Mint Chip Mousse Cups
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these light and airy Mint Chip Mousse Cups, filled with mint flavor and mini chocolate chips for a delightful dessert experience.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (Chill for better whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- green food coloring (Optional for color)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (Semi-sweet recommended)
- 4 oz cream cheese (Softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and sea salt; mix well.
- In the chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add green food coloring and mint extract while whipping.
- Stop whipping when cream holds its shape but remains light and airy.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula with slow, sweeping motions to keep the mousse fluffy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mousse.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or ramekins, filling about 3/4 full.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint sprigs or extra chocolate chips.
- Serve with crisp shortbread or ginger snaps.