If you're a fan of both cheesecake and fluffy, creamy desserts, then this recipe is bound to be a hit. Cheesecake Mousse is an easy, no bake recipe, that combines the rich flavors of traditional cheesecake with the light and airy texture of mousse. With the endless possibilities of toppings, this dessert is truly indulgent and satisfying .
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Use this delicious mousse in both our Strawberry Cheesecake Taco Pancakes and Banana Caramel Taco Pancakes.
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Whether you're looking for an elegant treat to impress your guests or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Cheesecake Mousse recipe is a must-try.
This great recipe is a perfect dessert as shown, but you can easily create a truly elegant dessert adding various toppings or switching up the choice of serving dish. We are using small mason jars.
Recipe Ingredients
All you need are a few, simple ingredients to make Cheesecake Mousse. Cool Whip, Powdered Sugar, Cream Cheese, Vanilla, and Graham Crackers.
Recipe Variations
Spruce up this easy recipe by adding some fresh lemon zest, fresh berries, or a sprig of mint.
If you like a nice topping for this mousse, consider fresh strawberry puree, or blueberry sauce, or even some homemade lemon curd.
Step-by-Step Directions
How to make the cheesecake mousse
Place the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Beat, on medium speed, until smooth.
Add half of the whipped topping and continue to beat on medium until blended.
Next, add the remaining whipping cream and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
How to make the cheesecake mousse dessert as shown
Place the graham crackers in a Zip-loc bag. Crush them using a rolling pin.
Sprinkle some of the crushed graham crackers into the bottom of a small mason jar, or dessert bowl of your choice.
Put the cheesecake mousse into a piping bag. Pipe the mousse over the graham cracker crumbs, filling the container about half way.
Repeat the previous steps until the dessert cup, or bowl, is filled. Top with more crushed graham crackers and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve the Cheesecake Mousse as is or with a little bit of fruit. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you will want to keep this cheesecake mousse in the refrigerator until ready to serve, and refrigerate any leftovers.
To make cheesecake mousse you need cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping.
Yes! If you prefer, you can use homemade whipped topping instead, but Cool Whip is perfect for a quick, simple dessert mousse.
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Recipe
Cheesecake Mousse (no bake)
Equipment
- 1 Mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 8 ounces Frozen Whipped Topping such as Cool Whip
- ¼ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs optional
Instructions
To make the cheesecake mousse
- Place the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat, on medium speed, until smooth.
- Add half of the whipped topping and continue to beat on medium until blended.
- Next, add the remaining whipping cream and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
To make the cheesecake mousse dessert as shown
- Place the graham crackers in a Zip-loc bag. Crush them using a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle some of the crushed graham crackers into the bottom of a small mason jar, or dessert bowl of your choice.
- Put the cheesecake mousse into a piping bag. Pipe the mousse over the graham cracker crumbs, filling the container about half way.
- Repeat the previous steps until the dessert cup, or bowl, is filled. Top with more crushed graham crackers and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the Cheesecake Mousse as is or with a little bit of fruit. Enjoy!
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