No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse
This easy no bake recipe is a perfect last minute dessert for the busy holiday season. With a chocolate crumb crust and a creamy peppermint cheesecake mousse filling, it's sure to be a hit an any holiday celebration.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies crushed to fine crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Divide the cookie crumbs between 6-8 small dessert dishes. Set aside.
- With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla and peppermint extract until well incorporated. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the corn syrup and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining whipped cream.
- Pipe or spoon the mousse into the prepared dessert dishes. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 193mg | Sugar: 20g