Description
This Cookies and Cream Mousse is a delectable no-bake dessert combining crushed Oreo cookies with creamy whipped cream and smooth cream cheese. It’s quick to prepare, light yet rich, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth with minimal effort. Layered in serving glasses and garnished with extra cookies, this mousse delights with its creamy texture and iconic cookies and cream flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 12 Oreo cookies (crushed, divided)
Cream Base
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Extra crushed cookies or cookie halves for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Fold slowly and carefully until fully combined and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Add crushed Oreos: Stir in 8 crushed Oreos into the mousse mixture evenly to incorporate the cookies throughout.
- Assemble and garnish: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Top with the remaining crushed Oreos or place a cookie half on each serving for an attractive garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld for best texture.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the heavy whipping cream with whipped topping.
- This mousse can be layered with cookie crumbs to create a parfait-style dessert.
- Be gentle when folding to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Serve chilled; the mousse firming up is key to its creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
