Thin Mint Green Dream Parfaits
Indulge in individual layers of crushed Thin Mint cookies, a vibrant green, creamy mint filling, and fluffy whipped cream. These no-bake parfaits are an effortlessly elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- •2 sleeves Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies ((about 28-30 cookies))
- •4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
- •1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (5.9 oz (large size))
- •3 cup Cold Milk (whole milk recommended)
- •8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- •1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- •1 cup Heavy Cream (for topping)
- •2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for topping)
- •1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract (for cream cheese mixture)
- •1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract (for pudding mixture)
- •a few drops Green Food Coloring (or as desired)
Instructions
- 1.
Prepare the cookie crumble: Finely crush 1.5 sleeves of Thin Mint cookies (about 22-24 cookies) in a food processor or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form. Reserve the remaining cookies for garnish.
Time: 5 min - 2.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Thin Mint cookies with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened. This will form your base and layer crumble.
Time: 2 min - 3.
Make the mint filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
Time: 3 min - 4.
Make the green mint pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, 3 cups cold milk, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Add more food coloring if a deeper green is desired. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to firm up slightly.
Time: 3 min - 5.
Gently fold the prepared green mint pudding into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. This forms your vibrant green mint filling.
Time: 2 min - 6.
Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a cold bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
Time: 3 min - 7.
Assemble the parfaits: Grab 8 individual serving glasses or jars. Start by spooning about 1-2 tablespoons of the Thin Mint cookie crumble into the bottom of each glass. Lightly press down if desired, or leave it loose.
Time: 5 min - 8.
Next, add a layer of the vibrant green mint filling over the cookie crumble (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per glass). Follow with a layer of whipped cream (about 2-3 tablespoons).
Time: 5 min - 9.
Repeat the layers: Add another spoonful of cookie crumble, then more vibrant green mint filling, and top with a final generous dollop of whipped cream. You should get 2-3 layers of each per glass depending on their size.
Time: 5 min - 10.
Garnish and chill: Garnish each parfait with the reserved Thin Mint cookies, either whole, halved, or crushed, as desired. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow them to set and flavors to meld.
Time: 120 min
Tips
- 💡Ensure your cream cheese is truly softened to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- 💡For cleaner layers, consider piping the filling and whipped cream into the glasses using pastry bags (or Ziploc bags with a corner snipped off).
- 💡Prepare the parfaits ahead of time! They taste even better after chilling for several hours, allowing the cookie crumbs to soften slightly and absorb the minty flavor.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams