🍃 Mint Oreo Parfait Delight 🍫
Ingredients
For the Mint Filling
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
6–8 drops green food coloring (optional, for festive color)
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
For Assembly
2 cups finely crushed Mint Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
1 cup freshly whipped cream or high-quality store-bought whipped topping
Optional: 2–3 tablespoons chocolate syrup for drizzling
For Garnish
Whole Mint Oreo cookies
Fresh mint leaves
Optional: dark chocolate shavings or festive sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Mint Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and lump-free. Add the peppermint extract and food coloring (if using); mix until evenly tinted and fragrant. Set aside.
Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 2–3 minutes). Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then fold in the rest until fully incorporated and fluffy. Avoid overmixing to maintain volume.
Assemble the Parfaits: In clear serving glasses or dessert bowls, begin with a layer of crushed Mint Oreos (about 2 tablespoons per glass). Top with a generous spoonful of the mint filling, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the sequence—cookies, mint filling, whipped cream—until the glass is nearly full, finishing with a cloud of whipped cream on top.
Garnish Creatively: Nestle a whole Mint Oreo cookie into the whipped cream, add a fresh mint leaf, and drizzle lightly with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or festive sprinkles for added visual appeal.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set slightly and the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.