Description
Creamy homemade Cream Cheese Mints melt with sweet perfection at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Southern dessert lovers will appreciate these elegant, quick-to-prepare confections that disappear quickly from serving platters.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Food Coloring:
- Food coloring (optional)
Sweetener:
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whip softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, folding in one cup at a time and thoroughly blending after each addition until a consistent dough forms.
- Infuse the mixture with mint extract and optional food coloring, gently stirring until color and flavor are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Carefully shape the mixture into small, uniform spheres using gentle rolling motions between your palms, or press the dough into decorative silicone molds for intricate designs.
- Arrange the shaped mints on wax paper, allowing them to rest and solidify at room temperature for 1-2 hours until they achieve a firm, delicate texture.
- Once set, transfer the mints to an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and refrigerate for optimal preservation and flavor development.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature for smoother, easier mixing without lumps.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors that won’t thin out the mint dough consistency.
- Chill mints in refrigerator to help them set faster and maintain a firmer texture.
- Experiment with different extract flavors like peppermint, spearmint, or vanilla for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 49 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg