new york-style cheesecake mousse
Give this time in the fridge and it gets even better. Once chilled, it can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 3 days.
prep time
2 Hr 20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1- 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- - sliced fresh strawberries, optional
How To Make new york-style cheesecake mousse
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Step 1In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla and lemon peel until fluffy. Fold in the whipped cream. Divide among 12 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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Step 2Meanwhile, combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl; add butter and mix well. Press to a 1/4-in thickness on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until light golden brown. Cool completely.
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Step 3Just before serving, crumble graham cracker mixture; sprinkle over mousse. If desired, top with fresh strawberries.
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