Awesome Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons
These no-bake Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons are a delightful treat. They feature a smooth mint cream cheese dough filled with rich chocolate ganache. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 buttons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Mint Extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in mint extract and green food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten gently to create a shallow center.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering.
- Add chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spoon ganache into the center of each button.
- Chill again until chocolate is set.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth dough.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the dough.
- Do not boil the cream when making the ganache.
- Chill time is crucial for the buttons to hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 button
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.6g
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