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No Bake Cheesecake Mousse Cups Recipe

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These No Bake Cheesecake Mousse Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a light, fluffy cream cheese mousse. Perfect for warm days or when you want a quick treat, these mousse cups can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for a firmer texture, topped with fresh berries or your favorite toppings.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus optional chilling time of 3-5 hours)
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp salted butter (melted)

Mousse Filling

  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese (cold)
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste if needed)
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (very cold)

Toppings

  • Fresh berries (or topping of your choice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, and melted salted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and saturated with butter. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, blend the cold whipped cream cheese with fresh lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, or using a stand mixer bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will give the mousse its light and fluffy texture.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a smooth, airy, and well-combined mousse without deflating the whipped cream.
  5. Assemble Cups: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crust mixture into the bottom of each serving cup. Then, pipe or spoon the cheesecake mousse filling evenly into each cup over the crust layer.
  6. Add Toppings: Top each mousse cup with fresh berries or your preferred toppings to finish the dessert presentation.
  7. Serve or Chill: Serve the mousse cups immediately for a softer texture, or cover and refrigerate them for 3 to 5 hours if you prefer a firmer consistency.

Notes

  • Use very cold heavy cream to achieve better volume when whipping.
  • Adjust powdered sugar to your sweetness preference.
  • Gently fold whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy.
  • You can customize toppings with nuts, chocolate shavings, or fruit compotes.
  • For a glossier crust, you can press the crust mixture firmly at the bottom of the cups.
  • Refrigeration time can be extended up to overnight for maximum firmness.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/no-bake-cheesecake-mousse-cups-recipe/