Description
Elegant and indulgent Red Velvet Dessert Cups layered with moist red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake mousse, and a hint of chocolate perfect for parties, holidays, or a romantic dessert.
Ingredients
1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Crumbled red velvet cake for layering
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the red velvet cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light mousse.
6. Crumble the cooled red velvet cake into small pieces.
7. In dessert cups, layer crumbled cake, mousse, and more cake until filled.
8. Top with a final swirl of mousse and garnish with chocolate shavings or red velvet crumbs.
9. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For an extra decadent touch, drizzle melted white chocolate between layers.
Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Try using mini cups for party-friendly individual portions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Red velvet dessert cups, layered dessert, cheesecake mousse, party dessert, Valentine's dessert