no-bake raspberry cheesecake mousse
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4.4
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Dessert
no-bake raspberry cheesecake mousse
Description
The no-bake raspberry cheesecake mousse consists of three components: a graham cracker crumble baked briefly with butter and sugar to form a crunchy foundation; a raspberry puree made by blending fresh raspberries with lemon juice and sugar to balance tartness; and a cheesecake mousse combining whipped heavy cream and smooth cream cheese sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with vanilla and raspberry puree. Folding the cream cheese mixture gently into the whipped cream maintains a light, fluffy texture.
The mousse layers atop the crumb base in individual dessert servings and is chilled until set. The dessert’s texture contrasts crunchy and creamy elements, with a fresh berry flavor against sweetened cream. This no-bake recipe offers a refreshing and delicate treat suitable for warm weather or any time a lighter dessert is desired.
Ingredients
graham cracker crumble -
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
raspberry puree -
- 1 cup raspberry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake mousse -
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- to make the graham crumble - combine the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs, and the sugar
- spread on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 F. for 8 minutes
- to make the raspberry puree - in a blender or food processor puree the raspberries with the lemon juice and sugar - if too tart, add a bit more sugar
- to make the cheesecake mousse - beat the heavy cream until it begins to thicken
- add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and beat until you have stiff peaks (set aside)
- beat the cream cheese until smooth
- add the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- add 1/2 cup of raspberry puree, and beat until smooth
- gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream
- place a few tablespoons of graham crumble into each dessert glass
- top with cheesecake mousse
- chill until ready to eat
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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