Creamy No-Bake Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cups
A light, luscious no-bake dessert combining silky white chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries, perfect for summer treats and easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method), stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly but not harden.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. When it starts to thicken, slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gently mash 1 cup of fresh raspberries with a fork or pulse briefly in a food processor, leaving some chunks for texture. Add lemon zest if using.
- Fold the raspberry mixture into the slightly cooled white chocolate gently until just combined.
- Add about one-third of the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining cream in two batches using gentle strokes to keep the mousse fluffy and smooth.
- If using, sprinkle a layer of crushed graham crackers or shortbread at the bottom of each serving cup. Spoon the raspberry white chocolate mousse on top and smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best volume. Use a double boiler to melt chocolate gently to avoid scorching. Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse airy. Prepare mousse a few hours ahead or the night before for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free white chocolate. Skip cookie crumbs or use gluten-free cookies for gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (125 m
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, raspberry mousse, white chocolate, summer dessert, easy dessert, creamy mousse, no oven dessert