Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with this Zesty Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. This light and airy dessert combines creamy cheesecake with juicy strawberries for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a quiet evening, this delightful mousse is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and hulling them. Mash half of the strawberries into a chunky puree and set aside the rest for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar while mixing until combined.
- Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, top with reserved strawberries, and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 102mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg