White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie with OREO Crust

by Alli

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White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie with OREO crust is a beautiful, festive dessert that’s perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Who am I kidding? it’s perfect throughout the entire month of December. 

White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

This pie is fairly easy to put together, especially when you use a premade OREO crust. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer.

For this recipe, you’ll need a double boiler. If you’ve never used a double boiler or don’t have one, don’t let that step stop you from making White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie. I don’t have one either so I use a metal mixing bowl over a smaller saucepan of simmering water. You bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and then turn it down to simmering.

One of these days, I’m going to invest in a double boiler. This is the one I have my eye on.

I rarely use my handheld mixer since I prefer my KitchenAid stand mixer, but I’ve had one forever and I pull it out for recipes like this. If you don’t have a handheld mixer, you can get one here.

White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie Ingredients

(You can find the full printable recipe card at the end of this post)

  • pre-made OREO crust
  • white chocolate baking bars, chopped
  • whipping cream
  • peppermint extract
  • egg whites
  • sugar
  • red food coloring
  • whipping cream, whipped
  • Garnish with white chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies, optional

How To Make a Homemade OREO Crust

I choose to use a premade OREO crust, but you can make your own. 

Finely crushing 24 OREOS and mix the crumbs with 6 tablespoons melted butter. Press the crumbs into a 9-inch deep-dish pie crust. 

How To Make Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

Microwave the chopped white chocolate baking bars in a microwave-safe bowl. Set aside and microwave the 3 tablespoons whipping cream. Pour the cream over the white chocolate and let stand for one minute. Mix until smooth. Mix in the peppermint extract and set aside.

Pour about an inch of water into the bottom of a double boiler. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer. To the top of the double boiler (or heatproof bowl), add egg whites and sugar. Whisk constantly until the sugar is dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).

Whip Egg Whites for White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

Once the sugar is dissolved, beat the egg white mixture with a handheld mixer on medium until soft peaks form. Add food coloring and increase speed to high. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Add food coloring - White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

Remove from heat and fold in the chocolate mixture and then fold in the whipped cream.

Fold in Whipped Cream to Make White Chocolate Peppermint Mouse Pie

Spoon mousse into prepared pie crust. Cover and freeze overnight (at least 8 hours.)

How to Make White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

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Yield: 8 servings

White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie with OREO Crust

White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made OREO crust
  • 2 (4 oz.) white chocolate baking bars, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 10 drops red food coloring
  • 1-1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped
  • Garnish with white chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies, optional

Instructions

  1. Microwave white chocolate baking bars in a bowl on high for one minute, stirring after 30 seconds.
  2. In a glass measuring cup, microwave 3 Tablespoons whipping cream on high for 30 seconds. Pour the whipping cream over the white chocolate and let stand for one minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract and let cool.
  3. In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, add egg whites and sugar. Cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, beat egg white mixture with a handheld mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add food coloring and increase the speed to high, beating until stiff peaks form. Remove from heat. Fold in white chocolate mixture, then fold in the whipped cream.
  4. Spoon mousse mixture into pre-made OREO crust. Cover and freeze for 8-12 hours.
  5. Before serving, garnish with white chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 385Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 77mgSodium 56mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 0gSugar 30gProtein 4g

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If you’re looking for a pretty and delicious pie to make during the holiday season, White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie will wow your family and friends. Plus, you can make it ahead of time!

How to Make White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie

 

19 comments

robin rue December 19, 2017 - 6:03 am

Oh man, that sounds gooood! I am loving that Oreo crust – I bet that is just phenomenal. I can’t wait to make this.

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candy December 19, 2017 - 7:12 am

What a pretty pie to serve. Using a Oreo crust is perfect. Love the color and the mint taste is perfect.

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Amber Myers December 19, 2017 - 8:24 am

This pie is so pretty! And tasty, I’m sure. I’ve always enjoyed chocolate peppermint. And the Oreo crust sounds fabulous.

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valmg @ Mom Knows It All December 19, 2017 - 9:22 am

I love pies in a cookie crust, particularly the Oreo crust. This looks terrific, it’s perfect for the holidays.

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Jeanettte December 19, 2017 - 9:22 am

That pie looks beautiful and it looks delicious. I Christmastime I’m always trying to find fun ways to make stuff and I think this would be fun to make and it looks like it taste great.

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Tomi C December 19, 2017 - 9:37 am

What a festive looking pie. This would be perfect for the holiday go round at the office. I am always looking for that “WOW” potluck dessert and this would do the trick. Yummy!

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Farrah Less G. December 19, 2017 - 12:05 pm

I wish I have plenty of time to bake this is a great recipe. I have a friend whom I think would enjoy this recipe the most. Definitely will share this to her.

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Debra Hawkins December 19, 2017 - 1:53 pm

Wow! It is absolutely gorgeous! I love the pretty color. I bet it is absolutely delicious too!

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Lisa December 19, 2017 - 4:55 pm

That looks like it is so cool and refreshing. I love the pretty color of it. Looks perfect for the holidays.

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Marysa December 19, 2017 - 6:42 pm

What a pretty pie! And it sounds absolutely delicious. I love mint and chocolate, and of course Oreos.. I’ll have to make this over the holidays!

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Claudia Krusch December 19, 2017 - 7:39 pm

I have been looking for a few treats to make for the Holidays. White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie looks so delicious I am sure it will be a big hit.

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Sarah Honey December 19, 2017 - 7:43 pm

Oh wow! This sounds amazing! Think I’ll make it for the Christmas Eve Brunch I’m having!

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Pam December 19, 2017 - 8:18 pm

This looks so tasty. And it looks so festive and pretty too. It would be a hit at any holiday party.

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Mellissa December 19, 2017 - 8:53 pm

And she does it again! Alli that looks so yummy! Your skills are amazing! I’m think about how I would have to restrain myself from eating the whole pie.

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Liz Mays December 19, 2017 - 9:31 pm

Oh wow, this is such a fun peppermint treat! I think a pie like this would be perfect for a party.

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JDaniel4's Mom December 19, 2017 - 10:02 pm

My son loves Oreos and cooking! This looks like recipe he would enjoy making with me.

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Lian December 20, 2017 - 6:09 am

This dessert looks like it would be a lot of fun to eat. Having a premade pie crust would make putting it together easier. I think this would be great to enjoy on Valentine’s Day, too!

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Sandy N Vyjay December 20, 2017 - 9:54 am

The White Chocolate Peppermint pie looks really yummy. I too am looking to go in for a double boiler and then will definitely try this recipe.

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Amanda December 20, 2017 - 9:41 pm

Ok, I have to admit it….I am peppermint obsessed. This pie is right up my alley because I love both Oreos and peppermint…yum!

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