Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups Recipe
This Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups recipe is a sweet and creamy holiday treat. It has a soft texture a cool mint taste and a rich cheesecake feel. These cups are perfect for parties, family dinners or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 –5 drops red food color
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candy
- Whipped cream for topping
- Extra crushed candy for garnish
Instructions
Beat the Cream Cheese
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl until soft, smooth, and creamy with no lumps.
Add the Sugar
- Add powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Mix until sweet, fluffy and fully combined.
Add the Flavors
- Add peppermint and vanilla extract. Mix again until the flavors blend well.
Whip the Cream
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it becomes thick and forms soft peaks.
Fold the Mixtures
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix. Stir slowly to keep it fluffy.
Add Food Color
- Add a few drops of red color. Swirl lightly to create a pretty pink shade.
Add Crushed Candy
- Fold in crushed peppermint candy. Mix gently without breaking the texture.
Fill the Cups
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into small serving cups. Fill each cup evenly.
Add Toppings
- Add whipped cream on top of each cup. Sprinkle more crushed candy for color.
Chill and Serve
- Chill the cups for 20 minutes. Serve cold for the best creamy mint flavor.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese.
- Do not overmix the whipped cream.
- Chill the cups before serving.
- Use fresh peppermint candy for better crunch.
- Add extra color for a deeper pink shade.