Description
Delicious and easy-to-make no-bake peppermint mousse cups, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg