desserts
Coconut Mousse
This easy to prepare dessert will become a favorite recipe.
Prep: 10 min
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or vanilla
Toasted sweetened flaked coconut, if desired.
Place butter and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add sugar; continue beating until well blended.
Increase speed to high. Beat, gradually adding whipping cream, until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in 1/2 cup coconut and coconut extract by hand.
To serve, divide mixture evenly among 8 individual serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.
Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 440, Fat 39 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrates 21 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g
This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.