Tuesday, February 17, 2015

New York-Style Cheesecake Mousse




PREP:  20 Minutes  CHILL:  2 Hours  
MAKES:  12 Servings

Ingredients:
1 package Neufchatel Cheese (8 ounces - 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)
1 small carton Strawberries (sliced)

Additional Items Needed:
Large Bowl or Stand Mixer
Serving Bowl
Small Bowl
Baking Sheet

Light & Fresh Dessert


  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat Neufchatel Cheese, Confectioners' Sugar, Vanilla Extract & Lemon Peel until fluffy.
  • Fold in whipped Cream.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl & refrigerate for 2 hours.
 
  • Combine the Graham Cracker Crumbs & Sugar in a small bowl.
  • Add Butter & mix well.
  • Press to a 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely.
 
  • Just before serving, crumble Graham Cracker Mixture & sprinkle over Mousse.
  • Top with sliced Strawberries.

 


* Neufchatel Cheese is a substitution for Cream Cheese.  It resembles cream cheese, yet has approximately 33% lower fat content.


 dévorer!

       

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