White Chocolate Mousse made with just 5 ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, cream cheese, white chocolate and berries. Perfect light dessert with fantastic fresh berry flavors!
Smooth and airy dessert parfaits combine creamy richness with the freshness of berries in this delicious treat! Layering the chocolate mousse and berries in parfait glasses is a stunning way to ensure they are a hit at any gathering.
Highlights of this Simple Homemade Mousse Recipe
- Minimal ingredients required. This dessert only calls for five ingredients, making preparation easy and quick. You may even have a couple of the ingredients in your kitchen already!
- A stunning dish. The addition of fresh berries adds a burst of flavor and color to this tasty treat. The fruit elevates the dish visually and tastefully!
- A versatile treat. Chocolate mousse with berries is perfect for gatherings, or a sweet treat at home. Plus, it can be refrigerated for up to three hours, giving flexibility in serving time.
Ingredients for White Chocolate Mousse
Heavy cream: Use 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to create the base of the mousse.
Sugar: Sweeten the dessert perfectly with some sugar.
Cream cheese: Add 3-oz of cream cheese, softened, to thicken the mousse.
Baking chocolate: Using white baking chocolate will add amazing rich flavor.
Berries: You need 2 cups of blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, plus additional berries for garnishing.
Key Tips for Making Berry Mousse
The full recipe directions are below, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Choose the right chocolate melting method for you! Using a double boiler allows for gentle heating and reduces the risk of burning the chocolate. But if you prefer to use the microwave, it’s very important to use the defrost setting. Either way will accomplish what you need, melted chocolate!
- Make sure your cream cheese is SOFT. A smooth, creamy mousse requires room temperature or slightly warm cream cheese. See more tips for this below.
- Layer and garnish with berries for a beautiful presentation. It’s ideal to use a piping bag fitted with an open star tip. This creates stunning, even layers in the parfait glasses.
How long is this mousse good for & how do you store it?
White chocolate mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. It is best served fresh but can also last in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
White Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 TBSP sugar
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 oz white baking chocolate
- 2 cups blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
Instructions
- Chocolate prep: Melt the white chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave. If using microwave, heat on defrost for 3 minutes. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir gently, adding more time in 30 second increments, letting sit between each. Once melted and smooth, set aside.
- Mousse components: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (typically takes 5-7 minutes). Transfer to another bowl.
- With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. While beating, slowly add in the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated. Then fold in the whipped cream.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with an open star tip and pipe alternating layers of mousse and berries in parfait glasses. Garnish with additional berries if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours. Enjoy!
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How do you Soften Cream cheese?
Here in the US, cream cheese comes in an 8-oz brick wrapped in foil packaging. Most recipes call for softened cream cheese, which can be done in a few different ways:
- Microwave it! Just 20 seconds or so in the microwave will sufficiently soften cream cheese. Be sure to remove the foil packaging first and to place the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl.
- Hot towel wrap! This is what I tend to do most often. All you do is get a clean kitchen rag, get it soaking wet with hot water, then ring it out quickly and wrap the hot towel around the foil package of cream cheese. It takes just a few minutes and it’s softened!
- Let it sit out! If you can plan ahead, the absolute easiest way to soften cream cheese is just to let it sit on the counter for an hour or two. Easy!
What can I use if I don’t have heavy cream for mousse?
For a substitute, heaving cream can be replaced with coconut cream, evaporated milk, or a mixture of milk and butter. These options can provide similar richness, though the texture and flavor may vary.
What substitutions work for cream cheese in a mousse recipe?
Greek yogurt, mascarpone cheese, or silken tofu can serve as alternative ingredients for cream cheese. They provide creaminess while offering unique flavors and textures.
Try more of our favorite mousse recipes here:
- This peppermint chocolate mousse is great for holiday parties or just a sweet treat at home. It’s easy to make and so delicious too!
- Looking for a more filling dessert? Make this copycat Costco chocolate mousse cake! Creating this store favorite at home is easier than you think!
- Switch up the flavor with this delightful lemon mousse made in only 5 minutes. A perfect Springtime dessert!
- Another great no-bake dessert is our mint Oreo chocolate mousse cups. The refreshing flavor of mint combined with smooth mousse and crunchy cookies is simply heavenly.
- This strawberry mousse with gelatin is great for serving large crowds and is always a hit!
- A delightful Fall treat is this easy pumpkin mousse. It has just the right amount of pumpkin flavor and a delightful, fluffy texture.
Easy White Chocolate Mousse made with only 5 ingredients and minimal effort! These dessert parfaits layer smooth chocolatey mousse and fresh berries for a delightful and stunning dish.
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