Description

These Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups are a quick no-bake holiday dessert with cream cheese, peppermint extract, whipped cream, and crushed candy canes. Perfect for Christmas parties, these festive mousse treats are light, creamy, and easy to make ahead. A holiday mousse dessert idea everyone will love!

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz cream cheese

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup crushed candy canes

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

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Instructions

1. Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

3. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.

4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.

5. Chill the mousse for at least 30 minutes.

6. Spoon or pipe graham cracker crumbs into serving cups.

7. Top with the mousse and garnish with crushed candy canes.

8. Serve chilled or store in the fridge until ready.

Notes

This mousse can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Add crushed candy just before serving to keep it crunchy.

You can serve it in jars, glasses, or chocolate shells.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg