Description
Delight in the elegance of Red Velvet Dessert Cups with Vanilla Mousse—an easy recipe that looks like it came from a fancy bakery. These no-bake dessert cups combine layers of moist red velvet cake and fluffy vanilla mousse for a rich yet light treat perfect for parties, romantic dinners, or even a quick sweet craving. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or healthy snack alternatives to heavy cakes, this recipe is a showstopper that’s simple to make. These individual portions also make for fun and mess-free food ideas that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups red velvet cake crumbles
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Crumble the red velvet cake into fine pieces and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the cream cheese. Mix well.
5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light mousse.
6. Layer dessert cups starting with red velvet cake, followed by mousse, repeating as needed.
7. Top with remaining cake crumbs or optional garnishes.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
9. Serve cold and enjoy.
Notes
Use a piping bag for neater mousse layers and a more professional look.
Always let the red velvet cake cool completely before crumbling.
This dessert is best served cold; chill well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy recipe, red velvet mousse cups, quick dessert, no bake dessert, food ideas, dessert cups