Description
Delightfully zesty no-bake mousse cups infused with refreshing lemon flavor and creamy cheesecake texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Graham cracker crumbs (for layering)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by taking a mixing bowl and beating the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once combined, grab your serving cups and layer the lemon cheesecake mousse and graham cracker crumbs.
- Repeat the layers until you fill the cups to the top.
- For a pop of brightness, top it off with some lemon zest as a garnish.
- Don’t forget to refrigerate your mousse cups for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
To achieve the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice. For a healthier twist, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no-bake, lemon cheesecake, mousse, dessert, easy recipe