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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

Refreshing Lemon Cheesecake Mousse to Brighten Your Day

This Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is a light, no-bake dessert perfect for warm nights, combining a graham cracker base with a creamy mousse.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers Gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Salted Butter Melted
Mousse
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder Essential for setting
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar For smooth sweetness
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for mixing
  • ½ cup Lemon Curd Store-bought for convenience
Topping
  • 1 cup Sweetened Whipped Cream
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges
  • ½ cup Blueberries
  • 4 sprigs Mint Fresh is best

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Firmly press into serving cups or a pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  2. Combine 2 tablespoons of water with unflavored gelatin in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  3. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in ½ cup lemon curd and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gradually, preserving the airy texture.
  6. Dissolve the bloomed gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat until clear, about 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly and incorporate into the mousse mixture.
  7. Spoon the mousse mixture over the cooled crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, lemon wedge, blueberries, and mint. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Don't skip the gelatin to maintain structure and texture in your mousse.

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