This cheesecake mousse actually tastes better after chilling overnight. Once chilled, it can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to three days. Berries are optional, but they're a flavorful and festive way to dress up this dessert.
—Caroline Wamelink, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
New York-Style Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional
Directions
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New York-Style Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional
Directions
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- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and lemon peel until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Divide among 12 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl; add butter and mix well. Press to a 1/4-in. thickness on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
- Just before serving, crumble graham cracker mixture; sprinkle over mousse. Top with strawberries if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutritional Facts
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1/4 cup (calculated without strawberries): 175 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Courtesy: Taste of Home
