No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups
Delightful dessert featuring fresh raspberries and rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (to enhance raspberry flavor)
Instructions
- Wash the fresh raspberries under cold running water. Drain and set aside about 1/4 for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, melted dark chocolate, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks are visible.
- Fold in reserved raspberries, setting a few aside for topping later.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups, filling to about 3/4 full.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Mousse flavors deepen over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg