Description
A delightful and creamy blackberry cheesecake mousse that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the freshness of blackberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh blackberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the fresh blackberries until smooth. If desired, strain the puree to remove seeds.
- Fold the blackberry puree into the cheesecake mixture until evenly mixed, creating a marbled effect.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh blackberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduce the amount of heavy cream.
- Substitute blackberries with other berries like raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg