Sometimes, after a big dinner, we crave dessert, but want something light enough to satisfy but not make us over-full. The following Mint Cookie Mousse is one such dessert that is easy to make (only four ingredients) , very light, and most importantly delicious.

This delicious mousse can be made a day ahead – that way it’s creamier because the cookie crumbs soften , or served immediately with a bit of crunch. It can be poured into individual pudding bowls, or poured into a large beautiful bowl to put on a buffet or pass around the table. Either way, this mousse is decadent and light.

8 Servings

Ganache:
1 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (or substitute high quality chocolate chips)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

1 9 oz. package Mint Fudge Cookies, ground into fine crumbs

1. Ganache: Measure the chocolate and 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe glass container (I use my Pyrex glass measuring cups).
2. Microwave 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and let sit 5 minutes. Whisk until thickened. Let the ganache sit until room temperature.
3. Whip the 1 cup cream until stiff, and gently fold into the ganache mixture.
4. Fold in the cookie crumbs (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish).
5. Transfer the mousse to a fancy serving bowl (or individual pudding bowls); sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate until set before serving.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 Calories from Fat 298
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 66% Protein 3% Carb. 32%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 33 g
Saturated Fat 16 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 127 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 14 g
Protein 3 g

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 0% Iron 3%