Raspberry Mousse
Can you imagine anything better than this raspberry mousse on Valentine’s Day? It’s an easy no-bake dessert, ready in 15 minutes, bursting with fresh tart raspberry flavor and creamy mousse texture. The bonus is a buttery graham cracker crust that makes every bite taste like a light cheesecake.
Hey there, and welcome back, friends.
You are in for a special treat!
This dessert checks all the boxes and makes creating a dessert for that special night easy. Plus, I love that you can serve this dessert individually or in one big dish; it’s up to you.
You can enjoy this raspberry mousse any time of the year. Its vibrant pink color makes me think of it as a Valentine’s Day dessert. Its low effort makes it a winner for me!
Let’s talk a little bit more about each layer of this mousse. I didn’t want to create the usual chocolate mousse, so I made one with more texture. If you love mousse, you might also like White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse, Coconut Mascarpone Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse with Riesling, and Chocolate Coffee Mousse.
The buttery graham cracker crust is easy to assemble, just like a no bake cheesecake. The raspberry mousse filling is cream cheese, whipping cream, fresh raspberries, and powdered sugar, all whipped together to form a light mousse. The cream cheese helps to stabilize it and gives it a wonderful creamy feel.
I topped the mousse with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry. It looks elegant and yet so easy to do. It’s the ultimate treat and comes together in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- graham cracker crumbs
- salted butter
- light brown sugar
- cream cheese
- raspberries
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- mint (optional)
How to Make Raspberry Mousse
In a food processor, add the graham crackers.
Pulse until you have fine crumbs.
Add the butter and brown sugar to the food processor. Pulse until combined.
You will have a coarse sand texture. Set aside.
Add the cream cheese, raspberries, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. With a hand mixer, mix for a few minutes or until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
To make the topping, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl with a hand mixer and mix for a few minutes or until you have stiff peaks. Set aside.
Assemble the dessert by placing the graham cracker crumb into the bottom of the serving dishes. Press down softly with the back of a wooden spoon.
Add the raspberry puree on top.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately, but best served refrigerated for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, top with a raspberry.
And one fresh mint leaf for each mousse.
How to Store
You can keep the leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Chocolate Nutella Tart
- No Bake Caramel Pie
- Winter Citrus Tart
- Dark Chocolate Tart
- No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
What do you think of this easy mousse recipe? What would you serve with a bowl of this? Let me know in the comment section below.
If you share across social media, make sure to tag #aclassictwist, so I can see your beautiful creation come to life!
Happy baking, friends!
Raspberry Mousse Recipe
Raspberry Mousse
This raspberry mousse is an easy no bake dessert, ready in 15 minutes, and is bursting with fresh tart raspberry flavor and creamy mousse texture. The bonus is a buttery graham cracker crust that makes every bite taste like a light cheesecake.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (8 full sheets of graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Raspberry Puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 10 ounces raspberries, washed and dried
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Mint (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the graham crackers. Pulse until you have fine crumbs.
- Add the butter and brown sugar to the food processor. Pulse until combined. You will have a coarse sand texture. Set aside.
- Add the cream cheese, raspberries, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. With a hand mixer, mix for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl to make the topping. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until you have stiff peaks. Set aside.
- Assemble the dessert by placing the graham cracker crumb into the bottom of the serving dishes. Press down softly with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the raspberry puree mousse on top. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve immediately, but best served refrigerated for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with a raspberry and fresh mint.
Notes
- This can be made in individual serving sizes or one big dish. An 8x8 or 9x9 dish would work well.
- Find the darkest raspberries, as they will create a darker mousse. You can use dried raspberry powder or red food dye if you want a darker color for your raspberry moussedried raspberry powder or red food dye.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
