Description
Indulge in a light and refreshing Lemon Cheesecake Mousse that is the perfect dessert for any occasion. This delightful treat pairs the zesty brightness of lemon with a velvety cheesecake filling, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s an ideal choice for spring and summer gatherings, easily impressing guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether served at a festive dinner party or during a cozy night in, this mousse is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing crushed crackers, sugar, and melted butter; press into dessert cups.
- Dissolve gelatin in lemon juice and water; let it rest.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Blend softened cream cheese with lemon curd and remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
- Combine the cooled gelatin mixture into the cream cheese blend, then fold in whipped cream gently.
- Spoon mousse over the crust in dessert cups; refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg