Description
This Cookies and Cream Mousse is a delightful, no-bake American dessert combining the rich flavors of Oreo cookies with a creamy whipped mousse. Perfect for an easy yet indulgent treat that requires minimal prep time and is sure to impress with its light, fluffy texture and classic cookies and cream taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 12 Oreo cookies (crushed, divided)
Mousse
- 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. This creates the light and airy base for your mousse. Set aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. This folding should be done carefully to maintain the fluffy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Oreos: Stir in 8 of the crushed Oreo cookies evenly into the mousse mixture, distributing the cookie bits throughout.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, filling them evenly for presentation.
- Garnish and Chill: Top each serving with the remaining crushed cookies or place a half Oreo cookie on top for an attractive finish. Chill the mousse for at least 1 hour before serving to set the texture and flavors.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the heavy whipping cream with whipped topping to reduce richness.
- This mousse can be layered with crushed cookie crumbs for a parfait-style dessert, adding texture and visual appeal.
