Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cupcakes are a festive holiday dessert made with moist chocolate cupcakes, a light peppermint-infused white chocolate mousse filling, and a creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting. Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
White Chocolate Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
For Topping
- Crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Mousse: Whip cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to stiff peaks. Gently fold in melted white chocolate. Chill 20 minutes.
- Fill Cupcakes: Core the center of each cupcake and pipe mousse into the center.
- Make Buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then white chocolate and vanilla. Add milk as needed for piping consistency.
- Frost & Decorate: Pipe frosting on cupcakes and finish with crushed peppermint or sprinkles.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Mousse can be prepared 24 hours in advance.
- Flavor control: Reduce peppermint extract for a milder mint flavor.
- Storage: Store cupcakes refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Variation: Use vanilla or red velvet cupcakes instead of chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: white chocolate peppermint cupcakes, peppermint mousse cupcakes, christmas cupcakes, holiday cupcakes, peppermint dessert