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Today is the conclusion of Pie Week. I hope you enjoyed all of the pies that were shared over the week. Brandy and Audra did a great job putting everything together. Today there is an amazing giveaway thanks to Kitchen Aid. Don’t miss the other giveaways either; OXO and Le Creuset, Cabot and King Arthur Flour. So many great things you can win, I have to say I am just slightly jealous!
Tis’ the season for all things peppermint. Once November hits, I am ready for peppermint in all forms. I have already made 1 kind of peppermint cookie to share, and have another one I am working on. So hopefully you enjoy peppermint as much as I do! On my husbands side of the family we always have Grasshopper pie for the holidays. That is still one of my favorites, but the white chocolate mousse in this pie, really gives it a run for its money.
I made this white chocolate peppermint mousse pie to take to cooking club this month. To say it was a hit, is kind of an understatement. Everyone raved about this pie. I brought the few leftovers home, and my 8 year old went crazy for it. It has a peppermint white chocolate mousse in an Oreo cookie crust, topped with fresh whipped cream, and garnished candy canes. Definitely a pretty enough pie to celebrate with. I used Oreo’s for the crust, but if you have other chocolate cookies they would be perfect too.
White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie
Ingredients
Mousse
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Crust:
- 24 Oreos
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- To prepare the crust, using a blender or food processor crush Oreo's. Mix with melted butter, and press into a 9 inch pie plate.
- To prepare the mousse heat 3/4 cup heavy cream in saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate until melted. Stir in peppermint extract. Cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 3/4 cup heavy cream until firm peaks form. Fold cooled chocolate mixture gently into whipped cream mixture. Pour into prepared pie crust.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Spread cream over peppermint mousse.
- Set in fridge for a few hours to set up.
- Garnish with candy canes right before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Check out what the other Pie Week Ladies have created!
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Almond Bark- Tracey’s Culinary Adventures
White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie– Dinners Dishes and Desserts
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche– Country Cleaver
Apple Pie Ice Cream– Carla’s Confections
Triple Fruit Slab Pie– Foodie with Family
I love that this pie would be great for Thanksgiving and through the holidays. So pretty, too!
Your peppermint mousse pie sound delish! What fun giveaway too.
Oh my gosh, peppermint white chocolate mousse?? That’s my new favorite thing ever, and it must happen here asap. My love for white chocolate knows no bounds 🙂
What a perfect holiday pie! Bet it did not last long at your house!
Looks like an amazing pie! Just one fussy point. It would be nice to see a measurement or weight on the 24 Oreos. I tend to grind a whole bag at one time to save time and it isn’t always easy determining the amount based on a cookie count. Thanks for a great recipe option!!
The amount of Oreos is pretty flexible for this recipe, it really just matters how thick you want your crust. I think it was 2 rows of cookies when I did it. Thanks!
A perfect Christmas pie. 😀 I bet it’s so fluffy and light…like you’re eating a minty cloud. Ahh…
Can you make this the night before?
Definitely Julie, I would just not put the crushed candy canes on top the night before – those will bleed, and not look pretty. Enjoy!