Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Pie is a festive and indulgent dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season in every bite. This creamy mousse, infused with refreshing peppermint and rich white chocolate, sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Delight your guests with this visually stunning treat that promises to be the star of any dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If making your own crust, crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Melt white chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave until smooth; set aside.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in melted white chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add peppermint extract; adjust to taste. Spoon mousse into cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Top with crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg