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Maple Cream Delight

A luxurious, no-bake dessert featuring layers of velvety maple cream cheese mousse and a buttery pecan crumb, all coming together in minutes for a deeply satisfying treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Maple Cream Mousse
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream cold
Pecan Crumb Layer
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs about 100g
  • 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped & toasted
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving glasses or bowls

Method
 

  1. Make the crumb layer: In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, toasted pecans, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and 1 tbsp maple syrup until mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer until completely smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add 1/2 cup maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to the cream cheese. Beat again until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the maple cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
  6. Assemble: In serving glasses, create a base layer with the pecan crumb mixture, pressing down lightly. Add a layer of the maple cream mousse. Repeat layers, ending with cream.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
  8. Before serving, garnish with extra chopped pecans, a dusting of cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and cream is cold for best results. Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor. Dessert can be made up to 2 days ahead.