Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Mousse Parfaits
2/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar ,divided
8 oz. package cream cheese ,softened
1 t vanilla
2 T milk
1 cup strawberries ,diced
1 1/2 cups blueberries
[how to make]
*In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken; slowly add in 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar.
*Continue to mix until thickened and stiff peaks form. (Do not overheat or it will become overly thick and clumpy.) *Pour into a bowl; set aside.
*In the same bowl (no need to rinse out), beat the cream cheese until smooth.
*Continue mixing and add in the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until well combined.
*With a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, until just combined.
*Alternate blueberries, mousse, and strawberries in tumbler glasses.
*Continue layering depending on the size of your glasses.
*Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
-serves 4-
Note: I found this recipe in bellyful.net.
Labels: fruit parfait recipe, Independence Day dessert recipe