STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MOUSSE

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse image

Indulge your sweet tooth with this refreshing berry dessert. I've been making it for years. It's like a no-bake cheesecake without the crust. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons reduced-sugar strawberry preserves
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Meanwhile, combine strawberries and preserves; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons sour cream until blended; set aside. , In another bowl, beat whipping cream and remaining sour cream until it begins to thicken. Add the gelatin mixture and remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture., In each of six dessert dishes, layer 1/2 cup strawberry mixture and 1/3 cup cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.