You get four layers of utter deliciousness – graham cracker crust, rich tangy vanilla bean cheesecake, white chocolate mousse and a sweet fluffy whipped cream layer. You’ll be savoring every last bit of it!
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
This is so good you’ll lose all self control. Normally, I have better self control but not with this! Bring on a big slice. Well worth the splurge and every calorie! During the holidays we all need an over-the-top dessert right? This is just like the Vanilla Bean Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory but even better. And you aren’t paying $8+ a slice. Yikes!
What is This Mousse Cheesecake Made of?
Graham crackers (you can buy them whole or pre-crushed) Granulated sugar Unsalted butter Cream cheese Vanilla beans Eggs Sour cream Heavy cream White chocolate
Is There a Substitute for the Vanilla Beans?
This cheesecake is definitely best with vanilla beans but I know they can be so pricey these days (the price has tripled since I shared this recipe), so you can also make this using vanilla extract. If doing so I’d use 1 tsp in the cheesecake, 1 tsp in the mousse and 1/2 tsp in the whipped topping.
How to Make Vanilla Bean Cheesecake:
Preheat oven and line outside of springform pan with a sheet of heavy duty foil. Mix graham cracker crust mixture then press evenly into springform pan and bake. Make cheesecake filling and pour over graham cracker crust and bake. Let cool then chill through. Make mousse layer and spread over cold cheesecake. Chill through. Top with whipped topping. Garnish with berries and mint if desired.
I know this cheesecake has two extra layers than a traditional cheesecake but I promise it’s worth the extra effort. This is the ultimate holiday dessert!
More Cheesecake Recipes to Try!
Mini Cheesecakes with Salted Caramel or Strawberry Sauce Key Lime Cheesecake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes Carrot Cake Cheesecake
