No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. This delightful dessert is a celebration of strawberries and creamy cheesecake, beautifully layered to create a luscious treat. Best of all, it requires no baking, making it a perfect go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 5 - 6 tablespoons sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- a pinch of salt
- 2 + ½ cups finely diced strawberries divided
- 1 cup very cold whipping cream
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl beat the cream cheese on medium speed 2 minutes until creamy and smooth.Beat in the sour cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Taste and add another tablespoon of sugar if needed.Add 1 + ½ cups of the strawberries. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.In a separate mixing bowl beat the whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. When you lift the beater it should stick to it.Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.Layer in 4 (8 ounce) dessert cups: 2 tablespoons strawberries on the bottom, a layer of mousse, another layer of strawberries, a layer of mousse and whip cream.Chill well before eating 3 - 4 hours.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preferences.
- Experiment with different fruit variations for a unique twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams
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