3-Ingredient Cookies & Cream Mousse is the ultimate quick and easy dessert that tastes like pure indulgence. With just a handful of ingredients and absolutely no baking required, this dreamy treat is as effortless as it is delicious. Whether you need a last-minute dessert or simply crave something sweet, this mousse comes together in minutes—just whip, fold, and chill.
Now, let’s talk about cookies & cream—a flavor that never goes out of style! It actually dates back to the 1980s when a group of college students and their professor at South Dakota State University developed the now-famous cookies & cream ice cream. Ever since, this flavor has been a fan favorite in everything from milkshakes to cakes. And now? We’re turning it into a light, fluffy mousse that melts in your mouth.
So, whether you’re making this for a weeknight treat, a family gathering, or just because—this no-fuss dessert is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite. Let’s get started!
Recipe Yield: 4–6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
12 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whip the cream: Start by pouring cold heavy whipping cream into a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form—this usually takes about 3–4 minutes. Be sure not to overwhip!
2. Add sweetened condensed milk + salt: Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt using a spatula. The salt brings balance and enhances flavor without making it salty—just trust the process.
3. Fold in the cookie magic: Crush your cookies (a mix of fine crumbs and chunky bits is best). Fold about 10 crushed cookies into the mousse. Reserve the remaining 2 for topping.
Chill and serve: Spoon into 4–6 dessert cups or jars. Chill for at least 1–2 hours until mousse is set and chilled through. Before serving, top with extra cookie crumbles for crunch and visual flair.
Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe
- Use Very Cold Cream:
For the fluffiest mousse, make sure your heavy cream is straight from the fridge—cold cream whips faster and holds its shape longer. - Fold Gently, Don’t Stir:
Keep that mousse light by folding ingredients in slowly. Overmixing will flatten the fluff! - Crush with Texture:
A mix of finely crushed cookies and some chunky pieces gives this dessert the classic “cookies & cream” vibe in every spoonful.
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