This post is sponsored by North Bay Produce.
Mousse is a beloved dessert around the world, and it’s a delicious way to add more fruit to your diet. This Blueberry Chia Mousse pairs nutritious chia seeds with fresh blueberries for a light, elegant treat that’s perfect for an everyday dessert or a special occasion.
How to Make Blueberry Chia Mousse
This easy, versatile recipe yields a creamy whipped mousse that captures bright blueberry flavor and a hint of lemon. The base recipe works well with other berries too—try raspberries or blackberries for a different twist and discover which your family prefers.
The ingredients are simple pantry and refrigerator staples and the recipe makes two satisfying servings. If you’d like less sugar, substitute your preferred sugar-free sweetener for the sugar called for below.
Blueberry Chia Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp sugar (or sugar-free substitute)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the blueberries and chia seeds to a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, until the berries burst and the liquid reduces to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, and half of the cooled blueberry mixture. Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- To assemble, divide the remaining blueberry sauce between two serving glasses. Spoon the mousse over the sauce and top with fresh blueberries if desired.
- Refrigerate the mousse for about 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
Nutrition (approx.)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
For the freshest berries, look for North Bay Produce blueberries in your local produce department. They ship berries from farms across the Western Hemisphere, so you can often find ripe, in-season fruit even when your local fields are out of season.
If you enjoy chia-based desserts, you might also like the Berry Chia Pudding variation for another simple, fruit-forward treat.
What did you think of this Blueberry Chia Mousse? Did it add a touch of elegance to your evening? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag your photos on Instagram with @theproducemoms and @northbayproduce.
