Description
Delight your senses with these Peppermint Oreo Mousse Cups, a festive dessert that combines a rich, velvety mousse with the crunch of Oreo cookies and a refreshing hint of peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, these charming cups are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Your guests will savor every creamy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- Optional: chocolate shavings or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are fresh.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold it into the whipped mixture.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mousse into individual cups and top with additional crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None (chill time may vary)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg