Sweetheart Mousse Recipe

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Field editor Adeline Piscitelli molds refreshing flavor into a pretty Valentine's Day presentation at her Sayreville, New Jersey home.

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Sweetheart Mousse Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
5 cups milk, divided
1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, cook pudding mix and 4 cups milk according to package directions. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining milk until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture; mix well. Pour into oiled individual molds. Refrigerate overnight. Unmold; garnish with whipped cream and cherries if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Editor's Note: Recipe may also be prepared in an 8-cup heart-shaped mold.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 247 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Sweetheart Mousse in Taste of Home February/March 1996, p67

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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by Sunloving721

Way too sweet for my taste. I thought the jello would make it a little on the tart side. I made them in little plastic heart cups and served them with a raspberry and mint leaf on top. the presentation was nice for a Valentine's day treat.