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Peppermint Oreo Parfait Recipe

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This Peppermint Oreo Parfait is a festive and creamy dessert featuring crushed Mini Oreos layered with a fluffy peppermint-flavored cheesecake batter. Beautifully swirled with red and white ribbons, topped with peppermint sticks and colorful sprinkles, this no-bake parfait is perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a refreshing minty treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 package of Mini Oreo’s, crushed

Cheesecake Batter

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 drop peppermint flavoring (for red batter)
  • Red food coloring gel, about 5 or 6 drops

Garnishes

  • Peppermint sticks
  • Colored sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oreo Base: Crush the package of Mini Oreo cookies finely and evenly distribute the cookie crumbs at the bottom of each parfait glass. Set aside to form a firm base layer.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese and Cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. Begin mixing on low speed to combine the ingredients gently.
  3. Whip Until Fluffy: Increase the mixer speed to high and whip the mixture for about 1 minute, until it becomes creamy and fluffy in texture.
  4. Scrape Sides and Remix: Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to incorporate all the ingredients evenly, then blend again briefly.
  5. Add Vanilla Extract: Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until fully integrated.
  6. Incorporate Sugars and Lemon Juice: Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice, mixing until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  7. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid dust clouds, then scrape down the bowl sides and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  8. Divide Batter: Remove half of the cheesecake batter into a separate bowl, so you have two equal portions for coloring.
  9. Flavor and Color Red Batter: To the batter remaining in the stand mixer bowl, add one drop of peppermint flavoring and red food coloring gel. Mix thoroughly until no white streaks remain and the batter is uniformly red.
  10. Prepare Plastic Wrap: Lay out a piece of plastic wrap approximately 10 to 12 inches wide on a clean counter surface.
  11. Layer Batters on Plastic Wrap: Place the white cheesecake batter in a long ribbon on one side of the plastic wrap, and next to it place the red cheesecake batter in a parallel ribbon.
  12. Roll Batters Together: Carefully roll the plastic wrap around the batters, pressing gently as you roll, then fold up the ends to contain the batter mixture inside, creating a marbled log.
  13. Prepare Piping Bag: Cut off one end of the plastic wrap log carefully to create an opening, then insert the wrapped batter into a pastry bag fitted with a piping tip to enable neat swirling while dispensing.
  14. Pipe Batter into Glasses: Pipe the swirled cheesecake batter over the Oreo cookie crumbs in each parfait glass. Use a swirling motion to create a pointed top on each parfait.
  15. Add Garnishes: Place a peppermint stick on the side of each parfait glass and sprinkle the top of the cheesecake batter with colored sprinkles for a festive touch.
  16. Finish Decoration: Add a snowman face decoration (optional) on the opposite side of the glass from the peppermint stick as shown in the recipe photo for extra charm.
  17. Chill: Cover the assembled parfaits lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and batter to set.
  18. Serve and Enjoy! Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled for a deliciously creamy peppermint dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • The peppermint flavoring should be added carefully; a single drop is enough to avoid overpowering the dessert.
  • You can substitute the Mini Oreos with regular Oreos crushed finely if needed.
  • If you don’t have red food coloring gel, liquid red food coloring may be used but may change batter consistency slightly.
  • The snowman face decoration is optional and can be replaced with any festive topper or omitted.
  • For best texture, chill the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Handle the plastic wrap log carefully when cutting to avoid batter from spilling.

Keywords: Peppermint Oreo Parfait, peppermint dessert, no-bake cheesecake parfait, holiday parfait, Oreo parfait, mint dessert, Christmas dessert

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