Gluten Free Cheesecake Mousse

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(20)

Cheesecake lovers, this one is for you — all the tangy, creamy richness of the real thing in a light, airy mousse that comes together without turning on the oven. The base is a buttery crumble made from gluten free graham crackers, so you get that classic crunchy contrast without any wheat in sight. Whipped heavy cream is folded into a smooth cream cheese mixture brightened with vanilla and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, giving the mousse a flavor that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. One of the trickiest parts of navigating a wheat-free lifestyle is finding desserts that don't feel like a compromise — this one genuinely doesn't. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, the mousse sets into something silky and cold that practically begs to be topped with fresh berries. It serves four, making it an easy dinner-party dessert or a treat you can portion out and keep chilled for the week.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the crumble

4 oz gluten free graham crackers
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp granulated sugar

For the mousse

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream, cold

For serving

fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Crush the gluten free graham crackers in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor, until you have coarse crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the melted butter and granulated sugar until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and beat on medium until fully combined and fluffy, about 1 minute more.

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