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Orange Cream Cheese Mints

Tangy Orange Cream Cheese Mints for a Sweet Surprise

Delight in these Orange Cream Cheese Mints, a quick and easy dessert blending creamy richness with zesty orange flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 20 mints
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Mints
  • 1 package Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Adjust according to strength of juice
Optional Color Enhancements
  • as needed Food Coloring For visual appeal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • silicone candy molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by taking your softened cream cheese and placing it in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add in the sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Increase speed to medium after 2 minutes and mix for another 2-3 minutes until thick.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest into the mixture using a spatula, folding gently for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add food coloring to one bowl and swirl it into the other without fully blending.
  5. Prepare your silicone molds by dusting them with powdered sugar or cornstarch to prevent sticking.
  6. Spoon the mixture into molds, smoothing the tops. Fill them about three-quarters full.
  7. Chill the filled molds in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
  8. Remove the mints from molds after chilling and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mintCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing. Allow mints to chill fully for ideal texture.

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