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Easy No-Bake Mousse

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Easy No-Bake Mousse is a quick, creamy, and fluffy dessert that requires no oven time. This mousse recipe is customizable with chocolate, fruit, or coffee flavors—perfect for entertaining or a weeknight treat. Elegant, effortless, and delicious.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional flavor variations:
  • 1/4 cup melted chocolate
  • 1/4 cup fruit puree
  • 1 tsp instant espresso
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Optional toppings:
  • Fresh berries
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Whipped cream
  • Cookie crumbs

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and well combined.
  4. Spoon or pipe mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Top with fruit, chocolate, or desired garnishes just before serving.

Notes

  • For a chocolate version, fold in melted chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • Swirl in fruit puree for a fruity mousse.
  • Add instant espresso for a coffee mousse.
  • Use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • Can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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