Ingredients
13pcsOreosfinely crushed in a food processor
2tbspbuttermelted
2tbspwatercold
1½tspgelatin powder
1½cupsheavy cream
2pkgcream cheesesoftened
green food coloringoptional
yellow food coloringoptional
1tspmint extract
½tsppeppermint extract
1½cupspowdered sugardivided
1barsemi-sweet chocolatefinely chopped, or more to taste
whipped creamsweetened, mint leaves and finely chopped chocolate for garnish , optional
Preparation
In a mixing bowl stir together crushed Oreos and butter, divide mixture among 8 small dessert cups and gently press into an even layer.
Add water to a small bowl then sprinkle gelatin evenly over top, let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour heavy cream into a medium mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Add ¼ cup of the powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form, set aside.
Add cream cheese to a separate mixing bowl and mix with electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Add in mint and peppermint extract, and food coloring if using and mix until combined, set aside.
Heat gelatin mixture in microwave on high power for 30 seconds then remove and whisk 1 minute to ensure it dissolves well.
Let cool 3 minutes then pour gelatin mixture into cream cheese mixture and immediately blend with hand mixer to combined.
Add whipped cream mixture and chopped chocolate to cream cheese mixture and fold just until evenly combined.
Pour mixture in batches into a piping bag and pipe mousse over Oreo crust layer. Chill for 3 hours.
Serve chilled and if desired pipe sweetened whipped cream over top, garnish with mint and chopped chocolate.
