Description
Fluffy Vanilla Mousse Parfaits are a light, creamy dessert made with vanilla mousse, topped with fruits, granola, or chocolate shavings, offering a perfect balance of sweet and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (or 2 teaspoons agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup water
- Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
- Crumbled cookies, granola, or chocolate shavings (optional, for layering)
Instructions
Prepare the Gelatin: Combine gelatin and water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then gently heat until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Mousse: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk and continue mixing.
- Add Gelatin: Slowly pour dissolved gelatin into the mixture and mix until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the Parfaits: In individual glasses, alternate layers of mousse and toppings like fruit, granola, or cookies.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with additional fruit or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese, coconut cream, and agar-agar.
- Customize with fruit like berries, mango, or citrus zest for added freshness.
- Gelatin can be omitted if you prefer a softer mousse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
