Description
A light and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of peppermint and cheesecake in individual cups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, and mix until just combined.
- Spoon the mixture into serving cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Use a mixer for best results.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Allow the mousse to set for longer for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups, peppermint dessert, cheesecake mousse