Easy Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Indulge in the velvety delight of Easy Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This cheesecake features a luscious filling made from softened cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and decadent white chocolate, all enhanced by aromatic vanilla bean. Topped with an airy mousse layer, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also a treat for the taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or as a sweet weeknight indulgence, this cheesecake will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla flavoring, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add cornflour and sugar; blend in vanilla. Pour over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Whip one cup of heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold into a mixture of softened cream cheese and melted white chocolate.
- Spread mousse over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate again for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg