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No Bake Easter Cheesecake Mousse
Gerry Biordi

No Bake Easter Cheesecake Mousse

No Bake Easter Cheesecake Mousse is a light, creamy dessert with rich cheesecake flavor and a fluffy mousse texture. Easy to prepare without an oven, this festive treat is perfect for Easter celebrations, spring gatherings, and holiday dessert tables
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Easter Topping
  • 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, optional
  • Pastel Easter sprinkles, as needed
  • Mini chocolate Easter eggs or seasonal candies, as neededWhipped cream, optional

Method
 

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag and rolling pin.
  2. Combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly moistened. Divide the mixture between 6 dessert cups and gently press it into the bottom of each cup.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate clean bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches. Fold just until the mousse is smooth and fluffy. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mousse over the cookie layer in each dessert cup. Add another light layer of cookie crumbs if desired, then finish with another layer of mousse.
  7. Cover the dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mousse is chilled and firm.
  8. Just before serving, top each cup with pastel sprinkles, mini chocolate Easter eggs, crushed cookies, whipped cream, or your favorite Easter candy.

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Notes

  • Use softened full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest mousse.
  • Keep the heavy whipping cream cold until you are ready to whip it.
  • Stop whipping the cream once stiff peaks form to prevent a grainy texture.
  • Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to keep the mousse light and airy.
  • The mousse can be prepared several hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • For the best presentation, add sprinkles and candy decorations shortly before serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands and toppings used.
  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free cookies and check all other ingredient labels.