Weight Watchers Recipes

Peppermint Mousse Shooters

Ingredients:

For the Mousse:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or other keto-friendly sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
  • A few drops of red food coloring (optional, for a festive touch)

For Garnish:

  • Crushed sugar-free peppermint candies (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

Preparing the Mousse:

  1. Beat the Cream:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat, or it may turn into butter.
  2. Combine the Cream Cheese Mixture:
    • In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add the sour cream, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  3. Fold in the Whipped Cream:
    • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Do this slowly to maintain the light and airy texture of the mousse.
    • If using red food coloring, add a few drops and gently fold until you achieve your desired color.
  4. Chill the Mousse:
    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes to firm up and let the flavors meld.

Assembling the Shooters:

  1. Prepare the Shooters:
    • Spoon or pipe the mousse into small shot glasses, mini dessert cups, or small glasses.
    • If desired, top each mousse shooter with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed sugar-free peppermint candies, and a fresh mint leaf for garnish.
  2. Serve:
    • Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy these delicious, keto-friendly peppermint mousse shooters as a refreshing and indulgent treat!

Tips:

  • Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness to your taste. You can use powdered erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or any keto-friendly sweetener of your choice.
  • Peppermint Extract: Be cautious with peppermint extract as it is quite strong. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if desired, tasting as you go.
  • Crushed Peppermint Candies: If you want to include a peppermint crunch, make sure to use sugar-free peppermint candies or make your own using a keto-friendly recipe.

These peppermint mousse shooters are creamy, refreshing, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to a low-carb diet. Enjoy your holiday season with this delightful treat!

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