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No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups

Delightful No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups You'll Love

Enjoy these No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups, a creamy and vibrant dessert that’s effortless to make and sure to impress your guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or substitute with strawberries or blueberries
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped until soft peaks form
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened or use mascarpone for a lighter texture
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice to brighten raspberry flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and drain 1 cup of fresh raspberries under cool running water and pat them dry. Reserve a quarter for garnish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar and blend until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of melted dark chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
  6. Carefully fold in the remaining raspberries to maintain their integrity.
  7. Fill individual serving cups with the mousse mixture, about three-quarters full.
  8. Chill the filled cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to set.
  9. Garnish with reserved fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare these mousse cups up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.

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