Description
A light and fluffy mousse blending creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, topped with crushed peppermint for a festive crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (optional for crust)
- Peppermint candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by melting the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Let cool slightly before adding to the cream.
- In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, beating just until incorporated.
- Carefully fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream mixture, ensuring it remains light and airy.
- Gently stir in the crushed peppermint candies, distributing them evenly throughout the mousse.
- If including a graham cracker crust, press the crushed graham crackers into the bottom of individual dessert cups.
- Spoon the mousse mixture into the prepared cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, top with additional crushed peppermint candies and garnish with candy canes.
Notes
For best results, cool the cream well before whipping and use quality white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg