Description
This Irresistible Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is light, creamy, and refreshingly tangy. A no-bake dessert that comes together in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for spring gatherings, summer barbecues, or anytime you crave a sweet but not heavy treat. Elegant enough for parties, yet simple for weeknights, it’s the ultimate citrusy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (or less for low-sugar option)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, fresh berries, candied lemon slices, or crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add lemon flavor: Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Do not overmix to keep it airy.
- Chill and serve: Spoon mousse into dessert cups, jars, or glasses. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a cheesecake parfait, add a layer of crushed graham crackers before spooning in the mousse.
- To make it lighter, use light cream cheese and sugar substitutes.
- Can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Variations: layer with berries, serve in mini cups, or make a lemon lasagna dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Lemon
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Mousse, No Bake Dessert, Lemon Mousse, Easy Summer Dessert, Light Lemon Dessert