Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse
Melted dark chocolate is whipped with tangy cream cheese and a bit of cream to create this luxurious No Bake Chocolate Mousse.
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- chocolate shavings for serving (optional)
- whipped cream
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate chips and ¼ cup of heavy cream in a glass bowl and microwave for 60 seconds until the chips are soft. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Place the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl and beat with the whisk attachment of an electric mixer until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate. Beat until fully combined.
- Slowly add the remaining ¾ cup of heavy cream while beating constantly, for about 1 minute. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- Spoon the mousse into a serving dish or individual cups. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with chocolate shavings, berries, or whipped cream, as desired before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 0.3mg