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Creamy St. Patrick’s Lucky Mint Chip Mousse Cups

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Light and dreamy mint chip mousse cups with a festive green hue, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This easy no-bake dessert combines fresh mint flavor with velvety chocolate chips for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • A few drops green food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet recommended)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowls and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes to help the cream whip better.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add vanilla extract and sea salt; mix well.
  3. In the chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Gradually add green food coloring and mint extract while whipping. Stop whipping when cream holds its shape but remains light and airy.
  4. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula with slow, sweeping motions to keep the mousse fluffy.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mousse.
  6. Spoon the mousse into serving cups or ramekins, filling about 3/4 full. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
  7. Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint sprigs or extra chocolate chips.

Notes

Chill equipment before whipping for fluffier mousse. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent graininess. Fold gently to keep mousse airy. Mousse holds well in fridge up to 3 days. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cream cheese with plant-based alternative. Freeze in airtight containers up to 1 month; thaw overnight before serving.

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