Description
Creamy Dessert Cups are a delightful treat that combines rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet craving at home, these cups balance creamy goodness and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos or graham crackers)
- 1 cup fruit (e.g., berries or sliced bananas)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, which will give your dessert that lovely light texture.
- In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. This step ensures that your dessert is airy and fluffy.
- In serving cups, layer the crushed cookies followed by the creamy mixture. Top it off with a layer of your chosen fruit. Repeat the layers until the cups are filled to the top for a beautiful presentation.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld and sets the structure.
Notes
Serve as is or garnish with mint, chocolate syrup, or additional fruit for appealing presentation. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but best enjoyed within 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg