Description
This White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with Raspberry Compote is a luscious, no-bake dessert combining creamy white chocolate mousse and a vibrant raspberry compote. Perfect for special occasions, this elegant treat offers a delightful balance of sweet white chocolate and tangy berries, served chilled in individual glasses.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mousse
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the Raspberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Make the Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream Cheese: Add the melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold Whipped Cream into Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate and cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon or pipe the mousse into dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and chill.
- Prepare the Raspberry Compote: Place raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raspberries break down and the mixture becomes syrupy.
- Thicken the Compote: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until the compote thickens slightly. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cooled raspberry compote over the chilled mousse just before serving for a beautiful and flavorful contrast.
Notes
- Prepare the mousse and compote a day ahead for convenience and better flavor meld.
- For added texture, garnish with crushed graham crackers or white chocolate curls before serving.
- This no-bake dessert is simple yet elegant, ideal for special occasions and impressing guests.
