Description
Enjoy a rich and creamy Cookies and Cream Mousse made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and will delight your family and friends with its decadent flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs for garnish
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Make sure there are no lumps in the cream cheese.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue to beat on medium speed until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Using a clean electric mixer, beat the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat, as you want the cream to be fluffy but not grainy.
- Once the whipped cream has reached soft peaks, gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Use a spatula to carefully combine the two mixtures, being cautious not to deflate the whipped cream. Fold until just combined, ensuring there are no streaks of cream cheese remaining.
- Take the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and fold them into the mousse mixture. Use a spatula to gently mix the cookie crumbs into the mousse, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Once the cookies are incorporated, taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding a little more powdered sugar, if desired. Remember that the cookies will add some sweetness as well.
- Once the mousse is fully mixed, transfer it into individual serving cups or a large serving bowl. Use a spoon or spatula to smooth the top of the mousse for an appealing presentation.
- Cover the cups or bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and place them in the refrigerator. Allow the mousse to chill for at least 2 hours, or until it is set. This chilling time is crucial for the mousse to firm up and develop its flavors.
- After the mousse has chilled and set, remove it from the refrigerator. If you used a large bowl, consider portioning the mousse into individual servings at this point.
- To garnish, sprinkle the top of each mousse cup with the reserved chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs. This adds a nice texture and visual appeal to the dessert.
- If desired, add chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top of the mousse for an extra touch of decadence. This step is optional but can enhance the overall presentation.
- Serve the cookies and cream mousse immediately, or keep it refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy this delightful dessert with family and friends!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before starting. This will help it blend smoothly into the mixture without lumps.
- For a richer flavor, consider using double-stuffed chocolate sandwich cookies, which will add more creaminess to the mousse.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cookies, such as chocolate chip cookies or even flavored sandwich cookies, to create your own unique version of this mousse.
- If you want to make this dessert ahead of time, the mousse can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes