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Peppermint Oreo Parfait

Do you love the taste of peppermint? Do you love Oreos? Then you'll love our Peppermint Oreo Parfait! It's a delicious combination of sweet, creamy ice cream and crunchy Oreos, with a refreshing peppermint flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oreo parfait
Servings: 6 Parfaits
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • Snowmen faces - See link
  • 6 Parfait Glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 package of Mini Oreo's
  • 3 packages of Cream Cheese - 8 ounces - softened
  • 1/2 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla
  • 1 cup of Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup of Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice
  • 1 drop of Peppermint flavoring - in Red Batter
  • Red Food Coloring Gel - about 5 or 6 drops
  • Peppermint Sticks - See link
  • Sprinkles - See link

Instructions

  • Crush the bag of Mini Oreo's and fill the bottom of the Parfait glasses with the Cookie Crumbs.  Set aside.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the Softened Cream Cheese, and Heavy Whipping Cream, and mix on low to blend.
  • Turn mixer to high for about 1 minute, until creamy and fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed, and mix again.
  • Add the vanilla, and mix.
  • Add the Sugar, and Lemon Juice, and blend until smooth.
  • Add the Powdered Sugar, and mix on low until blended, then scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until blended.
  • Divide the Cheesecake Batter in half, by removing half of the Batter to a small bowl.
  • In the mixing bowl, add the Peppermint Flavoring, and mix.
  • Add the Red Food Coloring Gel, and mix until well blended and no white is left.
  • Tear off a piece of Plastic Wrap (Glad Wrap) about 10 or 12 inches wide and lay it out flat on the counter.  Carefully,
  • Place the White Cheesecake batter in a long Ribbon on the Plastic Wrap.
  • Place the Red Cheesecake Batter next to the White Batter in a long Ribbon on the Plastic Wrap.
  • Roll the wrap up around the Cheesecake and fold the ends up.
  • Cut off one end of the plastic wrap, and place the Plastic Wrap in a Pastry Bag with a tip, and pipe into Parfait glasses, on top of Cookie Crumbs, in a swirling motion, coming up to a point at the top of the glass.
  • Place a Peppermint Stick on the side of each Parfait glass, and Sprinkle the top of the Cheesecake batter with the colored Sprinkles.
  • Place the Snowman Face on the other side of the Glass (see photo).
  • Place in the refrigerator until time to serve, covering lightly with plastic wrap.
  • Serve, and Enjoy!