Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Cheesecake Mousse, a dessert that perfectly blends creamy richness with zesty lemon flavor. This no-bake treat is light and airy, making it ideal for warm gatherings, family celebrations, or as a sweet finish to your meal. Its luscious layers promise to impress your guests while providing a delightful burst of citrus with every spoonful. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for a stress-free dessert option.
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 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 tsp unflavored vegan gelatin powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 jar lemon curd
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into dessert cups.
- Dissolve vegan gelatin by combining lemon juice and water in a bowl and sprinkling the gelatin on top.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth; mix in lemon curd and remaining powdered sugar.
- Heat the vegan gelatin mixture in the microwave until dissolved; let cool slightly.
- Combine the cream cheese mix with the cooled gelatin mixture until well blended.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into cups over the crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added color and flavor, consider using fresh fruits like blueberries or strawberries as toppings. You can also experiment with different citrus flavors such as lime or orange to create variations of this delightful mousse.