4.34 from 6 votes

Cherry Mousse

Cherry Mousse is velvety smooth, and bursting with cherry flavor. A no-bake Cherry Mousse that is crazy simple to make. Give this dessert recipe a try for all your entertaining needs, or a mid-day treat. 

Cherry mousse in parfait dishes.


Are you all mousse-d out yet? I’ve been sharing simple no-bake mousse recipes lately because they are just so darn easy to make. And they always turn out fabulous. This Cherry Mousse recipe is no different. It’s also a winner.

I picked up a bag of cherries at Food Basics this past week and have been snacking on them. I don’t even mind the pits. I just bite around them and all is good.

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Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

  • Cherry Jello
  • Boiling water
  • Fresh cherries
  • Cream cheese
  • Cold water
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cool Whip
Cherry mousse ingredients.

How to Make Cherry Mousse

  • Step One: Add Jello into a small bowl and pour in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Step Two: Add cherries, cream cheese, cold water and vanilla extract in a blender. Pour in Jello mixture. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
  • Step Three: Pour mixture into a large bowl and whisk in Cool Whip until completely blended.
Steps to make cherry mousse.
  • Step Four: Spoon mixture into dessert dishes and place in the fridge for 2 hours to set.
  • Step Five: To serve, top with Cool Whip and maraschino cherries, if desired.
Steps to make cherry mousse.

Do You Use Real Cherries in this Cherry Mousse Recipe?

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    This recipe uses 1 cup of chopped cherries (yes, the pits were removed and not with my mouth!), cherry Jello, cream cheese and Cool Whip. The blender and fridge does most of the work. I supervised.

    Cherry mousse in a parfait dish.

    Why Does My Mousse Look Soupy?

    It looks a little soupy when you pour the mixture into the dessert dishes. Not to worry, though. It will come out light and fluffy after it sits in the fridge for a couple of hours.

    Craving more mousse recipes? Try my Lemon Cheesecake Mousse and Strawberry Mousse. Yum!

    No-bake desserts are great for summer because who feels like baking in the heat? Definitely not me. The easier, the better.

    Can I Make Mousse Ahead of Time?

    Absolutely! Because this cherry mousse has to set up, it is a great recipe to make ahead! You can make this up to a day in advance. Just prepare as directed, pour into containers, cover, and store in the fridge. Then when you are ready to serve, top with whipped cream, fresh cherry or serve plain. 

    Do You Need Gelatin for Mousse?

    I used a cherry Jello for my mousse recipe. I find it adds incredible to the mousse and helps give it that set up texture you want when it comes to mousse. 

    Cherry mousse in a parfait dish.

    Can I Freeze Mousse? 

    Yes, you can freeze your mousse. Some people prefer a frozen mousse as it offers a texture similar to ice cream. Just cover and place in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy. 

    What is Mousse Made of?

    For my cherry mousse, I used a cherry Jello, whipped cream, cream cheese and a handful of other ingredients. The cream cheese offers a rich and velvety flavor that is irresistible. 

    If you can’t find Cool Whip where you live, you can make your own homemade stabilized whipped cream.

    Here are more no-bake desserts to make

    • No-Bake Cherry Tarts | A light and refreshing dessert that is going to be a delight. Graham cracker crust, creamy filling and topped with cherry filling. 
    • Marshmallow Pie | Light, fluffy, and absolutely a sweet pie recipe you will love. So easy to make, and unique so it stands out in a line of desserts. 
    • 13 No-Bake Desserts | Here is 13 more no-bake desserts for you to try. A great lineup of recipe that you can make for any and every occasion. 

    Can I Make This Cherry Mousse with Other Fruit? 

    Of course. You could swap with raspberry or strawberries rather easily. I really love the fresh cherry but if you have other berries on hand you could swap them out and swap the Jello out as well to make the flavor of fruit you are using. 

    Can I Use Homemade Whipped Cream Instead Of Making My Own?

    Sure you can do that. I prefer the homemade taste, but you are welcome to buy the tub whipped cream and swap it out. It won’t affect the flavor that much. 

    Cherry mousse with a bite out of it.

    Can I Double This Mousse Recipe? 

    Of course. You are welcome to make as much or as little as you want with this recipe. I found that doubling works great for when you are serving a crowd for a party or event. If your blender can’t hold all of the contents, just batch mix, and then use a larger bowl to fold in the whipped cream. 

    Give this cherry mousse recipe a try today. If you love cherries you will really fall in love with this recipe. Add some chocolate shavings on top for a fun Valentine’s Day feel, that you can serve up to your loved ones. 

    Try my Cherry Cookies and Raspberry Cheesecake Cups.

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    4.34 from 6 votes

    Cherry Mousse

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
    This velvety, no-bake dessert is perfect for parties. Try this sweet whipped cherry treat with a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect summer sweet dish!

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 package cherry Jello 4 serving size
    • ½ cup boiling water
    • 1 cup fresh cherries chopped
    • ½ cup cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup cold water
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup Cool Whip
    • Cool Whip and/or maraschino cherries for garnish if desired

    Instructions

    • Add Jello into a small bowl and pour in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
    • Add cherries, cream cheese, cold water and vanilla extract in a blender. Pour in Jello mixture. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
    • Pour mixture into a large bowl and whisk in Cool Whip until completely blended.
    • Spoon mixture into dessert dishes and place in the fridge for 2 hours to set.
    • To serve, top with Cool Whip and maraschino cherries, if desired.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cherry Mousse

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    37 Comments

    1. Rita Hopson says:

      Can frozen cherries be substituted for fresh cherries in the cherry mousse recipe?

    2. I knew I would be in a hurry for my dinner guests so I made this the night before and set it in the fridge. Instead of a blender I used an immersion blender and it works good except it totally pulverized the cherries. No big deal and I used maraschino cherries. This dessert was a hit with everyone and I will certainly make it again. It was very very light and tasty.

    3. Can this be chilled in a piping bag so that it can be piped easily?

      1. Good question and I’m not sure because I haven’t tried that! I would think it would work though.

    4. Can the Cherry mousse be used for filling in between cake layers? 

    5. Easy and yummy recipe. I used raspberry jello and frozen raspberries and poured in waffle bowls topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Kids loved it!

    6. We will just love your Cherry Mousse. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

    7. Thank you for joining the party at Friday Favorites! You are so creative! Please come back and share your latest with us!. The party starts Thursday at 7PM at mustlovehome.com. Hope to see you there:) Hugs-Christine

    8. This looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

    9. I am never moussed out! I love the stuff and this looks delectable.

    10. Elizabeth Matthiesen says:

      I’ve not made mousse in absolutely ages, we used to make it with my mum when I was a child. Must get around to making it again, it was always delicious. Do you think that I can use whipping cream instead of the Cool Whip?

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