Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Pie is a festive, no-bake dessert that beautifully combines the creamy richness of white chocolate with the refreshing coolness of peppermint. This luxurious mousse sits atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and festive crushed candy canes, this pie is not just delicious—it’s a wonderful seasonal treat that will wow your guests and elevate any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
- ½ cup crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a homemade graham cracker crust, bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped cream and peppermint extract.
- Pour mousse into cooled crust and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate instead of white chocolate. - Customize by adding vanilla extract or additional peppermint for extra flavor.