Description
A delightful and festive dessert made with Oreo cookies and peppermint flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup peppermint candies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups Cool Whip or whipped topping
- Extra whole Oreos and candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Continue beating until the mixture is well combined and fluffy. - Incorporate Cool Whip:
Gently fold in the Cool Whip or whipped topping until fully mixed. - Add Crunch and Mint:
Stir in the crushed Oreo cookies, mini marshmallows, and half of the crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed. - Chill the Mix:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. - Garnish and Serve:
Before serving, transfer the mixture to a festive serving bowl. Top with extra whole Oreos, additional crushed peppermint candies, and candy canes for decoration.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, add a few drops more of peppermint extract, but be cautious as it can become overpowering.
- To make the dessert more colorful, consider adding red food coloring for a pink tint.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance, just make sure it’s covered well in the refrigerator.
- For a low-sugar version, use sugar-free Oreo alternatives and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup