Description
Creamy chocolate cheesecake mousse parfaits deliver delightful layers of rich indulgence in elegant glassware. Each spoonful promises smooth chocolate bliss with velvety textures that melt perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish and Topping:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, mixing thoroughly until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of serving glasses, creating a compact base layer.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside in a separate bowl.
- Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon juice, and salt into the cream cheese, mixing until completely integrated.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the light and airy texture.
- Carefully spoon the mousse mixture over the graham cracker crust in layers, using a piping bag for a more elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top each parfait with fresh berries and sprinkle chocolate shavings for added elegance and flavor contrast.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing and creamy dessert experience.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Press graham cracker mixture firmly to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat thoroughly to eliminate lumps for a silky smooth mousse texture.
- Whipping Wisdom: Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to preserve airiness and prevent deflating the delicate structure.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg