Mint Oreo Parfaits
Delight in these refreshing Mint Oreo Parfaits, featuring layers of creamy mint mousse and crunchy Oreo cookies—a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gently fold in the whipped cream and peppermint extract.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring for a minty hue and mix until combined.
- In serving glasses, layer crushed Oreos followed by the mint mousse.
- Repeat layers until the glass is filled, finishing with a layer of crushed Oreos on top.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of crème de menthe to the mousse mixture for extra minty flavor.
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