Zesty Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
Zesty Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse is a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake and juicy strawberries into a light, fluffy treat. Perfect for any occasion, this mousse features a burst of citrusy freshness with every spoonful. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that requires no baking and can be prepared in advance. Serve it chilled, garnished with fresh mint, and watch it disappear from the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them; set aside half for garnish.
- Blend the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth; strain if desired.
- Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth, gradually adding the remaining sugar.
- In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with reserved strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg