Dessert for 4
Cheesecake Mousse with Raspberry Sauce
Creamy cheesecake mousse sits over buttery crumbs and tangy mashed raspberries in chilled dessert glasses.
$9.45for 4 servings
$2.36 per serving$9.45 for 4
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- 145 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.00Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.22Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.66Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/2 tsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 1/2 tbsp packed light-brown sugar
- 2 tbsp salted butter
Steps
- Mash the raspberries with the granulated sugar and lemon juice in a bowl, then chill the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Mix the graham crumbs, brown sugar, and softened butter until evenly coated.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until firm peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the crumbs, mousse, and raspberry sauce in four glasses.
- Chill the desserts for 2 hours before serving.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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