Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints for Zesty Moments Anytime Recipe
These Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints offer a zesty, creamy treat that’s perfect for anytime indulgence, combining tangy orange flavors with smooth cream cheese in bite-sized delights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Dairy-free option available.)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (Adjust for desired sweetness.)
- 2 tbsp Orange Zest (Can substitute with lemon zest.)
- 2 tbsp Orange Juice (Modify the quantity for desired texture.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Optional but enhances flavor.)
Instructions
- Making the Mints In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Shaping Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls or flatten them into discs.
- Chilling Place the formed mints on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Storing Once chilled, transfer the mints to an airtight container, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking.