Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Easy Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, a dessert that elevates any occasion with its rich flavors and elegant presentation. This no-bake cheesecake combines the luxurious taste of white chocolate with the aromatic notes of vanilla bean, all nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply a well-deserved treat, each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your guests raving. With straightforward preparation steps and minimal baking time, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert with ease. Serve it chilled and topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate for an extra touch of sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 softened cream cheese (16 ounces)
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese (4 ounces)
- 4 ounces melted white chocolate baking squares
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Seeds from a vanilla bean or 1-2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, egg yolk, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Mix in cornflour, sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 28–38 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; mix in confectioners’ sugar. Blend softened cream cheese with melted white chocolate and fold in whipped cream.
- Spread mousse topping over cheesecake and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg