chocolate cheesecake mousse with pomegranates
this quick and easy dessert is just perfect for those non-pie lovers
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.
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.
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.
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
recipe adapted from Glorious Layered Desserts by Glorious Treats
Enjoy!
These look absolutely scrumptious – can’t wait to give them a try!
thank you so much Melanie!
I would head straight for this on any dessert table !!
it is rather pretty isn’t it 🙂 thanks so much
I am soo in love with this recipe. It looks way too good. I need to have this for Christmas. Pinned!
thanks so much for pinning Jocelyn! we loved it as well
Yeah … me and crust don’t always get along either 🙂 I love crustless desserts! And I am on a huge pomegranate kick – they look amazing on top of this mousse. Beautiful recipe! Pinned!
thanks so much!
My chocolate cravings have definitely kicked in after seeing these little choc cheesecake mousse’s they look SO delicious!
thank you Thalia
I don’t often have luck with my pie’s either Heather. That’s probably why I gravitate towards cupcakes! These are the most beautiful little cups of chocolate mousse I have ever seen! Seriously, these pictures are so stunning. I’ll be thinking about these all day.
wow, thank so much! Happy Thanksgiving Tanya, and I SO hope we meet in May
wow, you are an artist! These look so delicious and beautiful. Saved it 🙂
thank you so much Claudia! Happy Thanksgiving
How many does the recipe make? These look so amazing! I can’t wait to make them.
depending on what size dishes you use, you will get wither 4 or 6 small serings
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These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, too! It looks delicious!
thanks Amanda
Gorgeous! I love pomegranates!
thanks so much Lauren
I’m with you, I can’t make a pie for anything!!! I love this!!
some day I vow to figure out crust, for now this mousse does the trick
Heather these are so pretty!! The pomegranate arils look like little jewels atop a fluffy chocolate pillow (maybe I should be writing children’s books instead of blog comments….but they do). I love this recipes. Feels like a party. An upscale one!
wow, you make it sound so pretty 🙂 thanks
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