Description
Indulge in the festive delight of White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Pie, a luscious no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint. This velvety mousse rests on a buttery graham cracker crust and is topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat on chilly evenings. Prepare to impress your guests with this delightful seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until fluffy. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with peppermint extract, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Gently mix in cooled white chocolate until combined. Pour filling into the crust and chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 104g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg