Mint Oreo Parfaits
Refreshing and indulgent Mint Oreo Parfaits combine creamy mint mousse with crunchy Oreo layers for a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until stiff peaks form. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined to create the mint mousse.
- Mix half of the crushed Oreos with melted butter until crumbs are moistened.
- In parfait glasses, start by layering a spoonful of Oreo crumb mixture.
- Add a thick layer of the mint mousse on top of the crumbs.
- Repeat layering with remaining Oreo crumbs and mint mousse until glasses are filled.
- Top each parfait with whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed Oreos, and a fresh mint leaf for garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the parfaits to set.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the parfait layers or add a splash of crème de menthe to the mousse.
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