Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Electric mixer
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 to 1 cup powdered sugar to taste
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin optional, for added stability
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- If using, dissolve gelatin in cold water, then heat a small amount of liquid and mix it in before folding into the mousse.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It's best served chilled. Feel free to experiment with flavor variations by incorporating ingredients like melted chocolate, fruit purees, or spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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