Best Cheesecake Mousse With Rum Poached Plums Recipes

New York-Style Cheesecake Mousse image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Divide among 12 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl; add butter and mix well. Press to a 1/4-in. thickness on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely. , Just before serving, crumble graham cracker mixture; sprinkle over mousse. Top with strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Cheesecake Mousse with Rum-Poached Plums image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 plums
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream

Steps:

Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a small saucepan simmer 1 cup water, granulated sugar, and rum, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Pit plums and cut each plum into 12 wedges. Simmer plums in syrup until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer plum mixture to a bowl and set it in bowl of ice water. Let plum mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled.
In a bowl whisk together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and a pinch salt until smooth. In another bowl beat heavy cream until it holds soft peaks and whisk into cream-cheese mixture. Divide mixture between 2 goblets and chill, covered, 15 minutes. Serve mousse topped with plums and some syrup.