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No Bake Cheesecake Mousse Recipe

Course: Dessert, pudding
Cuisine: American, French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 549kcal
Made with only 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time from start to finish, this No Bake Cheesecake Mousse couldn't be any more simple to whip up! It's lusciously thick, decadent, smooth, and easy as can be.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
  • 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
  • ¼ cup sour cream 57 grams, optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams

Optional Garnishes

  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Fresh berries
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
    1 cup heavy cream
    step by step photos for how to make cheesecake mousse
  • Remove the heavy cream to another bowl and set aside until ready to use.
  • Switch to the paddle attachment. To the original mixer bowl (no need to clean it), add the cream cheese and sour cream.
    8 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream
    step by step photos for how to make cheesecake mousse
  • Mix on medium speed until it is smooth and well combined, about 1 minute.
  • Turn the mixer down to low speed and slowly add the powdered sugar.
    1 cup powdered sugar
  • Once all of the sugar has been incorporated, add the vanilla and turn the mixer to medium speed. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and smooth, about 2 minutes.
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Add the heavy cream back to the bowl and use a rubber spatula to gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
    step by step photos for how to make cheesecake mousse
  • Once the mousse is fully combined, transfer it to your choice of serving dish and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Top with crushed graham crackers, berries, and mint if desired.
    Crushed graham crackers, Fresh berries, Fresh mint leaves

Notes

  • Make sure the lids of your jars are truly airtight when you're storing this mousse in the refrigerator; otherwise, a film will likely form at the top of the mousse, making it inedible.
  • Gently fold the heavy cream and cream cheese mixtures together. If you try to mix them too thoroughly or roughly, the mousse may deflate and you won't have the desired richness to it.
  • The sour cream is optional, but highly recommended! It contributes both to the rich decadence and slightly tangy flavor of this cheesecake-inspired treat.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Storage: Store no bake cheesecake mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 151mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1726IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg