Description
Silky lemon strawberry cheesecake mousse brings refreshing summer flavors to your dessert table. Creamy layers of tangy citrus and sweet berries create an irresistible treat you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
Base/Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Sweetening and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Create a delectable base by pulverizing graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, then firmly compress the mixture into the bottom of serving vessels.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, ensuring no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Separately whisk heavy cream until it reaches stiff, billowy peaks that hold their shape perfectly.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese, using gentle folding motions to maintain the airy texture.
- Enhance the mousse with granulated sugar, tangy sour cream, bright lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and pure vanilla extract, stirring until harmoniously blended.
- Gently fold diced strawberries into the creamy mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Layer the luxurious cheesecake mousse atop the graham cracker foundation in each serving glass.
- Craft a vibrant strawberry sauce by simmering sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and berries to soften.
- Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly to intensify the flavors.
- Just before serving, crown the creamy mousse with the warm, glistening strawberry sauce, creating a stunning dessert presentation.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free mixture when beating.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat cream cheese and replacing some heavy cream with Greek yogurt for reduced calories.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of fresh mint or basil to the strawberry sauce for an unexpected herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg