Description
Creamy “no-bake lemon strawberry cheesecake mousse” brings summer’s sweetest flavors to life with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Chilled dessert lovers will swoon over this quick, elegant treat that delivers refreshing citrus notes and luscious strawberry charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with sugar and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, creating a compact and even base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and completely smooth at room temperature.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice into the cream cheese, mixing until the texture becomes light and uniform.
- Carefully fold fresh diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution without deflating the mixture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the strawberry-cream cheese blend, creating a soft and airy mousse-like consistency.
- Delicately spread the mousse over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an elegant finish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours, allowing the mousse to set and flavors to meld together.
- Prior to serving, optionally garnish with additional fresh strawberry slices and a sprinkle of lemon zest for enhanced visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Chilling the springform pan beforehand helps the crust set more quickly and firmly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smoother texture.
- Dice strawberries small to distribute evenly throughout the mousse and prevent large fruit chunks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg