Description
Homemade cream cheese mints deliver classic party treat magic for special celebrations. Delicate pastel confections melt smoothly on palates, offering sweet comfort you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring:
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional Add-ins:
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl, whipping until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Slowly incorporate powdered sugar, blending thoroughly until a cohesive dough develops with a smooth consistency.
- Infuse the mixture with peppermint extract and optional food coloring, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion the dough into petite spheres, then gently press each one flat using a fork’s tines or carefully mold into decorative shapes using specialized candy molds.
- Allow the delicate mints to air-dry at ambient room temperature for approximately 24 hours, ensuring they become completely firm and set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters, so let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, easy blending.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without changing the mint’s texture, adding a playful touch to your treats.
- For dietary variations, swap regular powdered sugar with powdered monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb version that’s keto-friendly.
- Store mints in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and maintain their delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg