Description
This Peppermint Oreo Parfait is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. Layers of crushed Mini Oreos and a luscious peppermint-flavored cheesecake batter come together in a charming parfait glass, adorned with peppermint sticks and colorful sprinkles for a delightful presentation and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package of Mini Oreo’s
Cheesecake Batter
- 3 packages Cream Cheese (8 ounces each), softened
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 drop Peppermint Flavoring (for red batter)
- Red Food Coloring Gel, about 5-6 drops
Garnish
- Peppermint Sticks
- Colored Sprinkles
- Snowman Face decoration (as shown in photo)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Base: Crush the entire package of Mini Oreos into fine crumbs and layer them evenly at the bottom of each parfait glass. Set aside while preparing the batter.
- Combine 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 thoroughly.
- Whip Until Fluffy: Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for about one minute or until the mixture becomes creamy and fluffy in texture.
- Scrape and Mix: Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula to ensure uniform consistency, then mix again briefly.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix to incorporate it evenly into the batter.
- Add Sugar and Lemon Juice: Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice, then blend until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully combined.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until blended. Scrape down the bowl sides again and continue mixing until evenly combined.
- Divide Batter: Remove half of the cheesecake batter and place it into a small separate bowl. This will be the white batter portion.
- Flavor Red Batter: To the remaining batter in the mixer bowl, add one drop of peppermint flavoring. Mix well to blend the flavor evenly throughout.
- Add Red Food Coloring: Incorporate approximately 5-6 drops of red food coloring gel into the peppermint-flavored batter, mixing until the color is uniform with no white streaks remaining.
- Prepare Plastic Wrap: Tear off a piece of plastic wrap approximately 10-12 inches wide and lay it flat on the counter.
- Pipe White Batter Ribbon: Using a spatula or spoon, spread a long ribbon of white cheesecake batter onto the plastic wrap.
- Pipe Red Batter Ribbon: Next to the white ribbon, spread a long ribbon of red peppermint batter on the plastic wrap.
- Roll Batter Ribbon: Carefully roll the plastic wrap around the two ribbons of batter, folding ends up to create a neat tube of layered batter.
- Trim and Place in Pastry Bag: Cut off one end of the rolled plastic wrap and insert it into a pastry bag fitted with a tip for piping.
- Pipe into Glasses: Pipe the swirled cheesecake batter on top of the Oreo crumbs in each parfait glass in a swirling motion, finishing in a pointed peak at the top.
- Garnish Parfaits: Place a peppermint stick on the side of each glass and sprinkle the top with colored sprinkles for added holiday flair.
- Add Snowman Face Decoration: Attach the snowman face decoration on the opposite side of the glass as shown in the photo to complete the look.
- Chill: Lightly cover the parfaits with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the batter to set slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from refrigerator, serve chilled, and enjoy this festive peppermint treat!
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth and fluffy batter.
- When piping, maintain steady pressure to create attractive swirls in the parfait glasses.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint flavoring according to taste preference, but be cautious as it is quite potent.
- The snowman face decoration is optional but adds a charming holiday touch.
- These parfaits can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.
