Chocolate Mint Parfaits
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly creamy Chocolate Mint Parfaits—a no-bake dessert that's as impressive as it is easy to make! Featuring layers of buttery chocolate cookie crumbs, velvety peppermint-infused cream, and drizzles of rich dark chocolate, this recipe is a perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. The vibrant green hue, achieved with a hint of food coloring, makes these parfaits as visually stunning as they are delicious. Topped with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for texture and a fresh mint leaf for a touch of elegance, these parfaits are a fabulous choice for entertaining or simply treating yourself. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this dessert is a showstopper that delivers big flavor in every spoonful. Perfect for chocolate mint lovers, this layered masterpiece is sure to be a hit on your next dessert table!
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Ingredients
- 12 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring
- 1.5 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
Step 3
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the peppermint extract and green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
Step 6
Assemble the parfaits by layering cookie crumbs at the bottom of each serving glass.
Step 7
Spoon or pipe a layer of the mint cream mixture on top of the cookie crumbs.
Step 8
Drizzle a small amount of melted dark chocolate over the mint cream layer.
Step 9
Repeat the layering process, finishing with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on top.
Step 10
Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to set and chill.
Step 11
Garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf just before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1297.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5439.7 |
| Total Fat 363.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 197.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 715.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2507.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 539.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 377.4g | |
| Protein 42.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 686.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 30.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1594.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories