Creamsicle Dessert Mousse

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks with
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (1 cup total volume)
• 1 (4 ounce) box fat-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 cup orange sugar-free kool-aid mix, warmed (can also use oj or tang)
• 1 navel orange, cut in half and sliced (optional)
• mint leaf (optional)

Recipe

• 1 microwave the cream cheese for 20-30 seconds and stir (should be very soft and room temperature). blend with whipped cream by gently folding or stirring. set aside.
• 2 in a seperate bowl, thoroughly mix pudding with the warmed orange drink to dissolve. let sit for a few minutes, then mix again. gently fold or stir in the cream cheese mixture a little at a time (it's great to get a swirl like effect).
• 3 cover top of mousse with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours. scoop into dessert or champagne glasses using a large melon baller and garnish with fresh orange slices on the side of the glasses and top with a mint leaf.