Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
This decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the smooth, airy texture of mousse. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this dessert features a luscious blend of cream cheese, semi-sweet chocolate, and whipped cream, resulting in a velvety treat that’s elegant yet simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cream the Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Incorporate the Melted Chocolate: Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix in Sour Cream: Add the sour cream and stir until evenly blended, which helps to create a lighter texture.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. This will add the airy, mousse-like texture to the dessert.
- Fold the Whipped Cream: Gradually fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture with a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream to maintain fluffiness.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes or a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set and develop flavors.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the chocolate cheesecake mousse plain or garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the mousse.
- Melt the chocolate carefully to prevent scorching; use gentle heat methods.
- Folding the whipped cream gently preserves the mousse’s airy texture.
- Chilling time is essential to allow the mousse to set properly.
- This mousse can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Keywords: chocolate mousse, cheesecake mousse, creamy dessert, no-bake dessert, chocolate cream cheese dessert
