This creamy dulce de leche mousse has only 3 ingredients and is easily made in a few minutes. A perfect dessert for effortless entertaining!
Unlike traditional mousse that's made with eggs, this dulce de leche mousse recipe is egg-free and much simpler to make.
This creamy mousse recipe is one of the easiest on my blog since it only has 3 ingredients. It's a type of caramel mousse, but without eggs or egg whites.
Dulce de leche has a rich flavor that I love! I use it in my Easy Apple Rose Tart. Dulce de leche is amazing with apples!
If you like easy mousse dessert recipes or heavy cream dessert recipes, in general, I think you'll really like this one, too!
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What is the difference between caramel and dulce de leche? Is dulce de leche like caramel?
Although both are similar, they are not the same and they actually taste different, too. Caramel, like my homemade salted caramel sauce, is made mainly with sugar, heavy cream and some butter.
Dulce de leche, on the other hand, is basically caramelized milk made from sweetened condensed milk. I also think that another main difference is that dulce de leche is a bit richer and sweeter than caramel.
Why you’ll love this dulce de leche mousse
- You only need 3 ingredients. All the ingredients are easy to find.
- It's quick & practically fool-proof. Not only does this recipe have a short prep time, it's also incredibly easy, too, so it's a great recipe for beginners.
- It's egg-free. There are no eggs in this recipe, so it's great for those who have an egg intolerance or an allergy.
- You won't have extra dulce de leche. I adapted this recipe so that you can use up a whole can of dulce de leche, without having any leftover.
- It's perfect for special occasions. This easy dulce de leche cream mousse is a great way to end a meal, especially for dinner parties or other occasions.
What does this dulce de leche mousse taste like?
This mousse is lusciously rich and creamy. The tanginess of the cream cheese really balances out the sweetness of the dulce de leche. It also has a rich caramel flavor.
What you'll need
Ingredients for Dulce de leche mousse
- Dulce de leche: I use a whole can of store-bought dulce de leche.
- Heavy whipping cream: You'll need full-fat heavy cream, otherwise it won't whip into a beautiful whipped cream mousse. I haven't tried this mousse without heavy cream.
- Cream cheese: You'll also need full-fat cream cheese. I haven't tried this recipe with low fat cream cheese, so I don't know how it will turn out.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
I love using cream cheese in desserts, especially when making easy mousse fillings.
For example, in my Easy Strawberry Charlotte cake, there's a delicious cream cheese mousse cake filling which is out of this world! Definitely give it a try!
Equipment you'll need
- large mixing bowls
- a hand mixer or stand mixer
- 4 small serving glasses or tulip jars (I use Weck (220 ml/7.4 oz)
How to make easy dulce de leche mousse
Step-by-step Instructions
TOP TIP
Before whipping the cream, I like to put a metal bowl in the freezer for a few minutes. This will really help the cream to whip up faster.
First, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Set it aside.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and half of the dulce de leche together with a hand mixer until it's creamy. Don't overmix it, you just want to combine the two.
Gradually fold in the whipped cream. I do this in 2 batches.
Fill the bottom of the glass with some of the remaining dulce de leche. Then spoon some mousse on top.
Then drizzle some more dulce de leche on top.
TOP TIP
To make the dulce de leche runnier and perfect for drizzling, I just whisk it in a bowl until it's smooth.
Recipe Notes
Make ahead options
You can easily make this recipe up to 2 days in advance.
Freezing Instructions
I've never frozen this mousse, but I don't see why it can't be frozen.
Variations
- You can fill your glasses with a small layer of cookie crumbs and then add the mousse.
- You can top the mousse with some grated dark or white chocolate. This mousse is also amazing with some unsweetened cocoa powder on top.
- For added texture, you can add some chopped nuts, too. I've also made this mousse with chopped almonds on top and lightly dusted with cinnamon.
Storage Tips
You can store this mousse in the refrigerator for up to about 4 days. I like to cover it with plastic wrap.
Tips for success
- Make sure you use full fat heavy cream. Otherwise, it won't whip into whipped cream.
Frequently asked questions
Dulce de leche tastes very similar to caramel, but it's richer and much creamier. It doesn't taste like sweetened condensed milk straight out of the can.
There are so many ways you can use dulce de leche. I love it in my Banoffee pie cups and easy apple rose tart. You can also swirl it on brownies or cake slices or spread some between sugar cookies, It's also delish when added to smoothies or on top of your favorite ice cream, especially vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy!
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Recipe
Dulce de Leche Mousse
Equipment
- large mixing bowls
- a hand mixer or stand mixer
- 4 small serving glasses or tulip jars (I use Weck (220 ml/7.4 oz)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (200 ml / 6 fl oz) heavy cream (with at least 33% fat)
- 7oz (200g) cream cheese, full-fat
- 1 can ready-made dulce de leche (13.4oz / 380g)
Note:
For best results, please read through the full post before beginning the recipe.
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Set it aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and HALF of the dulce de leche together with a hand mixer until it's creamy. Don't overmix it or it will get too runny.
- Gradually fold in the whipped cream. I do this in 2 batches.
- Whisk the remaining dulce de leche in another bowl to soften it and make it smoother.
- Fill the bottom of the glass with some of the remaining dulce de leche, about 2 tablespoons per glass. Then spoon some mousse on top and drizzle with more dulce de leche.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Let me know how this Dulce de Leche Mousse turns out for you in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you!
Emily
This was so good! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Voula
Hi, Emily! I'm so happy you liked it! ❤️
Claudia Castillo
SO GOOD, IT TASTES LIKE CHEESECAKE
Voula
Aww, thanks Claudia! I'm so happy you liked it!❤️