Vanilla Cream Mousse Cake
A light and airy dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla mousse and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (optional)
- 1/4 cup water (for gelatin)
- Graham cracker crust (for serving)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Mix the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Dissolve gelatin in warm water and let it cool slightly.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone, then add the dissolved gelatin if using.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delightful dessert!
Notes
- Gelatin is optional; the mousse will still be delicious without it.
- Make sure the heavy cream is cold for best results.
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg