Easy Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Easy Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, a dessert that will elevate any gathering. This delightful cheesecake features a creamy white chocolate filling infused with aromatic vanilla bean, topped with a light and airy mousse for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this cheesecake combines elegance and simplicity in every bite. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups (16 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Seeds from a vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup whipping cream (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) softened cream cheese (for topping)
- 4 ounces melted white chocolate baking squares
- 1 cup whipping cream (for mousse)
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (for mousse)
- Seeds from a vanilla bean or 1-2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, white sugar, egg yolk, vanilla flavoring, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add cornflour, white sugar, and vanilla; pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake for approximately 38 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For the mousse topping, whip one cup of cream with confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Combine softened cream cheese with melted white chocolate; fold in whipped cream.
- Spread mousse over the chilled cheesecake layer and chill again for an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg