Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups
Delightful dessert cups combining rich cheesecake with refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into clear cups, filling them to the top.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
Add a festive straw or spoon to each cup for a fun presentation. Ensure cream cheese is soft for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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