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Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Cups

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A quick and elegant dessert featuring creamy cheesecake mousse blended with fresh strawberries and topped with a glossy chocolate shell. Perfect for impressing guests without hours of baking.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • Fresh strawberry slices (optional, for garnish)
  • Mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky. Set aside about 2 tablespoons of this puree for garnish if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches to maintain an airy texture, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in the strawberry puree carefully to create a marbled effect or mix fully depending on preference.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring well each time until smooth and glossy, or use a double boiler.
  7. Spoon a layer of the cheesecake mousse into serving cups or ramekins until about 3/4 full. Chill for 10 minutes to set slightly.
  8. Carefully spoon the melted chocolate over the mousse layer, covering the top completely to form a smooth chocolate surface.
  9. Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is firm.
  10. Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mini chocolate chips.

Notes

Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results. Melt chocolate carefully in short bursts to avoid burning. Chill mousse before adding chocolate to prevent sinking. Add a pinch of salt to chocolate to enhance flavor. Let cups sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften mousse.

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