Irresistible Peppermint Oreo Mousse Cups
Indulge in the creamy delight of Irresistible Peppermint Oreo Mousse Cups, featuring layers of fluffy mousse and crunchy Oreos for a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- For the Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-lock bag and rolling with a pin.
- For the Mousse Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form (approximately 3 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add peppermint extract and mix carefully until just combined.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts (30 seconds at a time) until smooth; cool slightly before folding into mousse.
- Assembly: Layer crushed Oreos at the bottom of serving cups.
- Spoon in layers of peppermint mousse over the Oreos.
- Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Top with additional whipped cream and crushed Oreos if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg