Oreo Cheesecake Mousse: A Creamy Delight with Chocolate Ganache

This Oreo Cheesecake Mousse is a creamy, indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese, mascarpone, and crushed Oreos, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This: This mousse is incredibly rich and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from the cream cheese and mascarpone. The addition of crushed Oreos provides a delightful crunch, while the chocolate ganache adds a luscious, velvety finish. Easy to make and elegantly served, this dessert is sure to impress.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or as a decadent treat for yourself. This mousse is perfect for serving in individual cups or glasses, making it a beautiful and impressive dessert for any event. Its no-bake nature also makes it a great choice for warmer weather when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven.

Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, top each serving with a drizzle of chocolate ganache, a sprinkle of crushed Oreos, and a dollop of whipped cream. You can also add a fresh berry or a mint leaf for a pop of color. Serving in clear glasses or cups allows the layers to be visible, enhancing the visual appeal.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 160g Oreo cookies
• 30g salted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Mousse:

• 215g cream cheese, softened
• 135g mascarpone, softened
• 200g heavy cream
• 145g crushed Oreo cookies
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 87g powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 122g white chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate, if preferred)
• 55g heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until they are fine crumbs.
2. In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the melted butter and mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of serving cups or glasses to form the crust. Set aside.

Make the Cheesecake Mousse:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and mascarpone together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
5. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies, reserving a small amount for garnish.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:

1. In a heatproof bowl, add the chopped white chocolate.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Then, stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.

Assemble the Mousse:

1. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mousse over the prepared crust in each serving cup.
2. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the mousse.
3. Garnish with the reserved crushed Oreos.

Chill and Serve:

1. Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours or until set.
2. Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, decadent Oreo Cheesecake Mousse with a luscious chocolate ganache topping.

Enjoy this delightful Oreo Cheesecake Mousse, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy Oreos, topped with rich chocolate ganache!