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Mint Oreo Parfaits

These Mint Oreo Parfaits are cool, creamy, and fun to layer. A quick dessert mixing crushed Mint Oreos with a light mint cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie layer
  • 15 cookies Mint Oreo cookies Crushed
For the cream layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Whipped cream Stabilized whipped cream optional
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Mint extract Adjust to taste
  • a few drops Green food coloring Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the Mint Oreo cookies in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, whipped cream, powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
Layering
  1. Layer crushed Mint Oreo cookies and the cream mixture in serving glasses.
  2. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
  3. Top with additional crushed Oreos and a sprig of mint, if desired.
Chill and serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

Notes

For adjustments, add a small spoon of hot fudge or chocolate sauce for a richer dessert. Garnish options include crushed peppermint candy or extra cookie crumbs.