Description
Blueberry Mousse Heaven Cheesecake – a light, creamy, and berrylicious dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake layer, and dreamy blueberry mousse topping. Perfect for celebrations or any indulgent craving!
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Mousse
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
For the Topping
- Fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Blueberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined. Pour over cooled crust and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- For the blueberry mousse, puree 1½ cups of blueberries with sugar and lemon juice. Bloom gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water, then melt gently and stir into the blueberry puree. Let it cool slightly.
- Fold whipped cream into the blueberry mixture gently to create a mousse. Spread mousse evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until mousse is set.
- Top with fresh blueberries, whipped cream, and blueberry sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- For a firmer mousse layer, chill gelatin mixture longer before folding in whipped cream.
- To achieve cleaner slices, dip a knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: Bake + Chill
- Cuisine: American