No-Bake Charlotte Dessert Cups with Mixed Berry Compote

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Delicate no-bake charlotte cups layered with creamy vanilla mousse and topped with a vibrant mixed berry compote, perfect for an elegant dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers ladyfinger cookies, cream cheese, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and light.
  3. Step 3: Line six small dessert glasses with ladyfinger cookies, using about 4 pieces per glass to form a circular wall.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the cream cheese mousse evenly into each glass, filling about three-quarters full.
  5. Step 5: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups mixed berries, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the compote thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Allow the berry compote to cool, then spoon a generous layer on top of the mousse in each glass.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the assembled charlotte cups for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.

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