Light, fresh, and absolutely delicious! This desert is an absolute must for summer. The original recipe called for a graham cracker crust which you can easily add if you choose. I also reduced the amount of powdered sugar allowing you to taste the raspberry flavor more. Enjoy!
15 oz. (3.5 cups) fresh raspberries
2 tsp. gelatin powder
3 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 C. heavy cream
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 C. powdered sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Graham crackers for topping (optional)
Raspberries for topping (optional)
Mint leaves for topping (optional)
Pulse raspberries in a food processor until well pureed. Force puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds. You should have about 1 1/3 cups of puree. Set aside.
Pour 3 tablespoons of water into a small microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over water, then let it rest for 5 minutes. Heat gelatin mixture in microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and whisk for 1 minute, let cool for 4 minutes until just warm, but not cool.
Between stages of gelatin resting, prepare whipped cream and cream cheese mixture as listed here. In a mixing stand bowl or large bowl using a hand mixer, whip heavy cream on high until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. If using a hand mixer, just shake off beaters, no need to wash for next step.
In a separate large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, blend cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar until combined. Add vanilla. Increase to high speed and whip until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in strained raspberry puree, and add in lukewarm gelatin/water mixture and mix until well combined.
Fold in 1/3 of whipped cream mixture, then add the remaining and fold just until combined. Evenly divide the moose mixture into your serving dishes of choice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours until set. Before serving, if using, sprinkle crushed graham cracker over moose and top with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf.