Description
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This no-bake treat takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for gatherings or a sweet ending to any meal. Its silky texture and delightful taste will impress your guests, whether served in elegant glasses or simple bowls. Chill it for a couple of hours, then enjoy every luscious spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and let the cream cheese soften for about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the lemon mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 158mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg