Description
Delicious and creamy Nutella Mousse Cups made with a smooth blend of cream cheese, Nutella, and whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is light, fluffy, and perfect for a quick yet indulgent treat, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture as the base for your mousse.
- Add Nutella and Vanilla: Add Nutella and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue beating until all the ingredients are smooth and fully blended together, creating a rich and creamy mixture.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate smaller bowl, whip the heavy cream with a hand mixer on low-medium speed until soft peaks form. Then add granulated sugar and cocoa powder, increase the mixer speed to high, and whip until stiff peaks are achieved for a light and airy texture.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the Nutella and cream cheese mixture until combined with no visible streaks, maintaining the mousse’s airy consistency.
- Transfer and Chill: Spoon or pipe the mousse into individual serving cups. The mousse will be soft at this stage, so refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow it to set and firm up properly.
- Serve: Serve the mousse as is or top with optional garnishes such as whipped cream or shaved chocolate for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- For best results, chill the mousse for several hours or overnight to allow it to fully set.
- Use high-quality Nutella or any good hazelnut spread for richer flavor.
- You can customize toppings with fresh berries, nuts, or chocolate shavings as desired.
- This dessert is best served cold, directly from the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American