Pink Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse

Something sweet for your sweetie, or just to surprise your friends and family with your dessert skills! Chef Brandon brings you a pink raspberry cheesecake mousse. Oh yeah! Our taste buds are smiling already. This recipe is adaptable for your favorite fruits. Not a raspberry fan, try strawberry or blueberry. Whatever your fruit fancy is this will become a go-to dessert for all your events.

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crumble

1 C                  Graham Cracker Crumbs

4 Tbsp           Butter, Melted

2 tsp              Sugar

Raspberry Puree

2 C                  Raspberries

2 Tbsp           Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp           Sugar

Cheesecake Mousse

2/3 C             Heavy Whipping Cream

3/4 C             Powder Sugar, Divided

8 Oz               Cream Cheese

1 tsp              Vanilla

1 C                  Raspberries for Garnish

Instructions

Graham Crumble

• If not already crumbled, place gram crackers in a blender until smooth
• Combine the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs and sugar
• Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 °F for 8 minutes

Raspberry Puree

• In a blender or food processor puree the raspberries with the lemon juice and sugar – if too tart, add a bit more sugar

Cheesecake Mousse

• Beat the heavy cream until it begins to thicken
• Add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and beat until you have stiff peaks (set aside)
• Beat the cream cheese until smooth
• Add the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• Add 1/2 cup of raspberry puree, and beat until smooth
• Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream
• If making individual desserts, place a few tablespoons of graham crumble in the bottom of the dessert dish
• Layer cheesecake mousse and remaining raspberry puree to liking
• Chill until ready to eat

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