Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

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This Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse is a crowd-pleasing dessert that brings together the best of both worlds: a velvety chocolate mousse with a hint of tangy cream cheese. It’s so easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients, making it the perfect choice for any special occasion or dinner party. Whether you’re serving it in individual portions or one large dish, it’s a dessert that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Ready to impress your guests? Let’s get started!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you’re a chocolate lover (and who isn’t?), this chocolate mousse cheesecake recipe is for you. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, but it’s not overwhelmingly heavy. The combination of softened cream cheese and whipped cream gives it a light and fluffy texture, while the melted chocolate adds that irresistible richness. Plus, you don’t need any fancy ingredients or complicated techniques—just a few simple steps and you’ve got yourself a showstopper dessert. Perfect for a dinner party or a treat after a busy week, this mousse will quickly become one of your favorite dessert recipes. Trust me, once you taste this, you won’t want to go back to regular chocolate mousse again.

Many traditional mousse recipes do contain eggs, specifically egg whites, to help achieve that airy, light texture. This recipe is eggless, making it a safe option if you’re avoiding raw eggs.

Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

Chocolate mousse is a classic no bake dessert, but adding a cheesecake twist makes it even more irresistible. This delicious dessert is perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself, this mousse has everything you love about a cheesecake without needing to turn on the oven. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – Melted until smooth; gives a rich chocolate flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Softened to room temperature for a smooth and creamy texture.
• Heavy Cream – Whips up light and airy; essential for the mousse texture.
• Powdered Sugar – Adds sweetness without the grainy texture of granulated sugar.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Sifted in for extra chocolate depth.
• Vanilla Extract – Balances the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle sweetness.

Variations

• Dark Chocolate – Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a richer taste.
• Flavored Extracts – Try peppermint or almond extract for a fun twist.
• Oreo Cookie Crust – Layer this mousse on an Oreo crust for a cheesecake-style dessert.
• Dairy-Free – Use dairy-free chocolate and coconut cream to make this recipe vegan-friendly.

How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

This mousse comes together in just a few steps, making it easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for dinner parties For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card down below.

1. Melt Chocolate Chips

Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Set aside and let cool a bit.

2. Mix Cream Cheese + Chocolate

In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix until combined. Set aside.

Pro Tip: Use completely room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.

3. Whip Heavy Cream

In a chilled bowl, add in heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Sift in cocoa powder and whip until stiff peaks form. You can use a stand mixer, hand mixer or whisk by hand. 

Pro Tip: Use a chilled mixing bowl for whipping heavy cream to help it reach stiff peaks faster.

4. Fold in Cream Mixture

Gently fold the chocolate whipped cream mixture into the chocolate cream cheese mixture a few spoonfuls at a time, until no streaks remain.

5. Chill + Serve

Spoon the mousse into serving dishes (or one large serving dish), cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1.5 hours. Serve cold, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.

Pro Tip: add this Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse to a cheesecake! It makes a fantastic layer on top of a baked cheesecake, giving it an extra creamy, chocolatey finish without adding much work.

Storage + Make Ahead Directions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Covering with plastic wrap will help prevent the top from drying out.

To Freeze: freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving for best results.

To Make Ahead: This mousse can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

More Chocolate-y Recipes to Try!

• Dark Chocolate Cheesecake (Cheesecake Factory Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake copycat)
• Chocolate Cheesecake
• Chocolate Ganache
• Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Chocolate Cobbler

This easy Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse is everything you love about cheesecake and chocolate mousse, with simple ingredients and no baking required. It’s the perfect dessert recipe to satisfy chocolate cravings, impress guests, or make for any special occasion. The printable recipe card is below! Have a good day, friends! 🙂

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