Frozen Peppermint Delight
Cool, creamy, and bursting with festive flavor, Frozen Peppermint Delight is the ultimate no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet minty treat. This indulgent recipe features a buttery chocolate cookie crust topped with a velvety peppermint mousse made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a hint of peppermint extract, tinted prettily with a touch of red food coloring. A generous sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies adds a delightful crunch, while a drizzle of rich chocolate syrup ties it all together. Prepared in just 25 minutes, this make-ahead dessert sets beautifully in the freezer, making it a stress-free yet impressive addition to any celebration. Serve it slightly softened for a slice of peppermint perfection! Keywords: no-bake dessert, peppermint dessert, holiday treat, frozen desserts, chocolate and peppermint.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 drops red food coloring
- 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup peppermint candies (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Instructions
Prepare the crust: In a food processor, crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Melt the butter and combine with the cookie crumbs until evenly moistened.
Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Place the dish in the freezer to chill while preparing the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the peppermint extract and red food coloring, mixing until the filling is evenly tinted and flavored.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined, creating a light and fluffy peppermint mousse.
Remove the baking dish from the freezer and spread the peppermint mousse evenly over the cookie crust.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top of the mousse layer, pressing gently to help them stick.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top in a decorative pattern.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is firm.
Before serving, let the Frozen Peppermint Delight sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
