Description
A deliciously rich and creamy chocolate peppermint mousse pie that combines the flavors of chocolate and peppermint for a festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the melted chocolate and peppermint extract, folding gently until combined.
- Pour the mousse into the chocolate cookie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and heavy cream for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie