Description
Quick, refreshing, and utterly delightful no-bake lemon cheesecake mousse cups perfect for warm weather.
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 beating the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything until you have a well-combined and luscious mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Begin layering the mousse and graham cracker crumbs in serving cups.
- Don’t forget to top it off with some fresh lemon zest.
- Refrigerate your mousse cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture. Kids can help layer the cups for added fun!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon cheesecake, no-bake dessert, mousse cups, summer dessert