Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups
These Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups are a delightful, creamy dessert perfect for the holiday season, combining rich cheesecake flavors with refreshing peppermint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint for garnish
- Graham cracker crumbs (optional, for layering)
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Combine the whipped cream with the cream cheese mixture, adding peppermint and vanilla extracts.
- Layer graham cracker crumbs at the bottom of clear cups if using.
- Fill the cups with the cheesecake mousse evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint before serving.
Notes
These mousse cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid to keep flavors fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg