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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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!