Nutella Cheesecake Mousse

Normally when I make mousse it is just that, mousse. But this one takes it to the next level. Crushed chocolate graham crackers are at the bottom topped by a delicious and creamy mousse flavored with Nutella. Fresh sliced strawberries are place on top followed by fresh whipped cream infused with more fresh strawberries. This mousse is so rich and flavorful.

Nutella Cheesecake Mousse

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup Nutella
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 20 fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2. Evenly divide the mixture and place into the bottom of 6 jars.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add in the Nutella and vanilla and mix until well combined.
5. In another large bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the Nutella and cream cheese mixture until well mixed. Gently fold in the remaining whipping cream until well mixed.
7. Divide the filling the filling evenly and place into the jar on top of the chocolate crumbs.
8. Slice 6 strawberries and place on top of the mousse in each jar.
9. Take the remaining 14 strawberries and puree in a blender.
10. In a medium bowl, whip the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
11. Gently fold the pureed strawberries into the whipped cream.
12. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto the mousse.
13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
14. Top with a few chocolate graham cracker crumbs, if desired, before serving.

Enjoy!!!
*Adapted from The Baking ChocolaTess.