Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Vanilla Mousse, a dessert that is as light as air and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. With its fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this mousse is perfect for any setting—from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. Made with just five simple ingredients, you can whip it up quickly and even make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Serve it in individual cups topped with fresh berries or chocolate curls for an impressive presentation that will wow your guests. This easy-to-make mousse is a true crowd-pleaser, making it a must-try recipe for dessert lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding (optional)
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream and optional instant vanilla pudding together on low speed for 2-3 minutes. Gradually increase to medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Add the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste into the bowl. Mix on medium-high speed until combined—about 1 minute. If it's too thick, add another tablespoon of cream.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls and garnish as desired with fresh fruit or chocolate curls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use cold heavy cream for better volume when whipping. Don’t overbeat; stop mixing as soon as soft peaks form. For added flavor, consider incorporating almond extract or citrus zest.