Description
This Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups recipe is a no-bake holiday dessert made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and peppermint extract. It’s festive, creamy, and perfect for Christmas parties or winter gatherings. Easy mousse recipe, make-ahead dessert, and holiday treat in one!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup crushed candy canes
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
1. Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
4. Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix until incorporated.
5. Spoon graham cracker crumbs into dessert cups (if using).
6. Pipe or spoon mousse mixture into each cup.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
8. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes just before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Add crushed candy canes right before serving to keep them crisp.
Chill mousse overnight for best flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg