Genius Easy 6-Ingredient Raspberry Mousse Recipe
Whip up this naturally vibrant and incredibly easy raspberry mousse in minutes with just 6 simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick, elegant dessert that’s bursting with fresh berry flavor and a delightfully airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the raspberries and lemon juice. Process until smooth. If using frozen raspberries, you might need a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons) to help blend, but ensure the puree isn’t too watery.
- Pass the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl to remove the seeds. Discard the seeds.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate, very cold bowl (preferably metal, chilled beforehand), combine the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined to lighten it.
- Add the sieved raspberry puree to the lightened cream cheese mixture and fold until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or a large serving bowl.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm enough to serve.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor and a beautiful presentation, garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint right before serving. You can also layer the mousse with graham cracker crumbs for a mini trifle effect.