November 22, 2014

chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

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this quick and easy dessert is just perfect for those non-pie lovers

chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

 chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

I’m a fairly traditional person, especially with my holidays.

I make eggs benedict every Christmas morning because that is what my dad made every year since I can remember. The kids and I make peanut butter balls every year because that is what my mom did with my sister and I.  I even listen to the same holiday CD’s from my childhood.

I had the hardest time after moving to California, because my FIL grills his Turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m a stuff and roast girl for sure.

 no-bake | chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

But pie, for me that is a tradition that I would LOVE to break. NO matter how hard I try, I cannot get a pie to turn out. My crust, forget about it, Fluted edge, NO way. Sure, they may taste great, but they look horrid.

quick and easy no-bake dessert | chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

This year on my holiday table you will find this quick and easy no-bake chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates {based on these fresh fruit cheesecake mousse cups}; those definitely say holiday.

no-bake holiday dessert | chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

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chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates

Ingredients

  • 2/3 heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 - 8oz. block of cream cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped and melted
  • pomegranate arils for topping

Instructions

  • beat the cream until ti begins to thicken, add 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and whip until stiff peaks form, cover and chill
  • beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla, and the melted chocolate and beat until well mixed
  • gently fold in the whipped cream - stopping when everything is combined
  • store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use, top with pomegranate arils
  • ** I find that piping into dessert dishes makes for a nicer presentaion

Notes

https://www.wellfloured.com/chocolate-cheesecake-mousse-pomegranates/

Enjoy!

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