Cream Peppermint Light Dessert (Printable)

A refreshing cream dessert infused with peppermint, perfect for a light, cooling treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Flavor

06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
03 - Gradually mix in the whole milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract with the cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and airy.
05 - Spoon the mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and thoroughly chilled.
07 - Before serving, garnish with crushed peppermint candies, chocolate shavings, or fresh mint leaves as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • No baking, no stress, just whisking and folding while your kitchen stays cool.
  • It's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to make on a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cream cheese softening step—cold cream cheese creates lumps that ruin the silky texture.
  • Peppermint extract is potent; taste as you go because a little too much turns it medicinal fast.
  • Fold, don't stir, when combining the whipped cream; aggressive mixing deflates all your effort.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowls and beaters in the freezer for ten minutes before starting; cold equipment makes whipping easier and faster.
  • Use cream cheese at room temperature—it blends like silk when warm and lumpy when cold.

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