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    Published: Apr 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 14, 2022 by sushma iyer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Quick Oreo Mousse recipe in 10 mins

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    With no baking or cooking involved, this quick Oreo Mousse recipe comes together in just 10 mins and uses just 3 simple ingredients. Bookmark this page for desserts to make with oreos because you are going to fall in love with this one!!

    oreo mousse cups garnished with oreo cookie and placed on two white plates with a golden spoon on the side and more cups in the background

    What is Oreo Mousse?

    Oreo Mousse is a light and airy delectable chilled dessert made by folding crushed Oreos in a sweetened whipped cream base. A quick and cheat version of cookies and cream ice-cream would be the ideal way to describe the mouth feel of this dessert.

    Come summers and all you need is a quick fix dessert because no one wants to be in the heat of the kitchen for long right!!

    So be it my 3 ingredient quick Mango Mousse or 2 ingredient Chocolate Mousse I am all game about quick fixes.

    Well that is exactly why you must try this recipe.

    Why try this Recipe?

    1. Ridiculously easy to make with just 3 ingredients.
    2. Needs just 10 mins of active time.
    3. Can be easily made in larger quantities (think potluck parties)
    4. Also can be made well in advance.
    5. Beginner-friendly recipe.

    Ingredients Needed:

    ingredients needed to make the mousse arranged in cups and plates
    1. Oreos: Any flavoured oreos can be used. I am using the classic vanilla one.
    2. Whipping Cream: Preferably use dairy based heavy whipping cream with more than 30% fat content for this recipe. If not you can also use non dairy whipping cream.

    Please note the image does have an extra ingredients - dark chocolate which is used to make Chocolate Ganache to pour on top of the mousse which is an optional step in this recipe. The actual mousse is made using just 3 ingredients - Oreos, Cream and Sugar.

    Step by Step Instructions:

    Step 1 - Oreo crumbs

    crushing oreo cookies using a rolling pin in a zip lock bag

    Using a zip lock bag or a blender or mixer, crush the oreos to resemble a sand like texture and set aside.

    Step 2: Oreo Whipped Cream

    collage of steps explaining how to add crushed oreos to whipped cream

    In a separate mixing bowl, combine together the cream and icing sugar and whip until almost stiff peaks form (images 3-4).

    Transfer the oreo crumbs into the whipped cream reserving about 10 tsp of it.

    Fold very gently, taking care not to deflate the cream (images 5-6).

    Step 3: Ganache (optional step)

    collage of steps showing how to make ganache in a microwave

    Combine 5 tbsp cream and 50 gms Chocolate in a microwave safe bowl (image 7).

    Microwave for 30 seconds. Combine the two until you get a homogenous mixture of pouring consistency (image 8-10).

    Step 4: To Assemble

    collage of images showing how to assemble the mousse cups

    Start by adding a tsp of crushed oreos from the reserved amount to the base of your serving glass and press down gently (image 11).

    Transfer the mousse to a piping bag and pipe it on top of the oreos (image 12).

    Add about 2 tsp of chocolate ganache on top (make sure that is not hot) and tap the glass to smooth the surface (image 13).

    Allow to chill for 2 hours before garnishing and serving (image 14).

    Storage Instructions:

    Always store any cream based dessert in the refrigerator. This would stay good for 3-4 days.

    You can make this 2-3 days ahead of time in case planning to make it for a party.

    Baker's TIps:

    1. I prefer crushing the oreos in a zip lock bag for texture in the mousse. If you prefer your mousse to be absolutely melting in your mouth then grind the oreos finely in a food processor or mixer and then add to your whipped cream.
    2. Preferably use dairy whipping cream with atleast 30% fat content if you can for better results.
    3. Whip the cream till it is almost stiff so there is very less chance of it getting over-whipped while folding the crushed oreos.
    4. Make sure that the ganache is not hot while layering on top of the mousse or else the hot ganache would ruin the texture of the mousse.
    5. Always chill the dessert for 2 hours at least.
    a spoonful of mousse showing the texture from within

    Recipe FAQ's

    How to make mousse without whipping cream?

    You can make it the traditional way by beating the egg whites and folding it in to a cold milk and sugar base. 

    How to make Oreo Mousse with Condensed Milk?

    Substitute the sugar with 7 oz of condensed milk and follow the recipe. In fact this is also the base of a no churn ice-cream recipe. So if you like you can also freeze this in an air tight container and enjoy this as a Cookies and Cream Ice-cream or most commonly known as Oreo Ice-Cream form.

    Can I use any other chocolate cookie in place of Oreos?

    Yes absolutely. You can try the recipe with any cookie base or even with homemade oreo cookies.

    Can I make it Vegan?

    Yes you can try it with coconut cream instead but do note that in that case the mousse will have flavours of coconut too.

    Related Recipes:

    1. 2 ingredients Chocolate Mousse
    2. 3 ingredients Mango Mousse.
    3. 5 mins quick Strawberries and Cream Dessert

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    Just 3 ingredients Oreo Mousse

    This quick Oreo Mousse recipe comes together in just 10 mins and uses just 3 simple ingredients. Bookmark this page for desserts to make with Oreos because you are going to fall in love with this one!!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Chilling Time 2 hours
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 221kcal
    Author Sushma Iyer

    Ingredients

    • 14 oreos
    • 1 cup (250 ml) Whipping Cream
    • 4 tbsp Icing Sugar

    For Chocolate Ganache (optional step)

    • 50 gms Dark Chocolate melts
    • 4-5 tbsp Cream

    Instructions

    • In a ziplock bag using a rolling pin or in a mixer or blender, crush the oreos until they resemble sand like texture. Set this aside.
      crushing oreo cookies using a rolling pin in a zip lock bag
    • Reserving about 10 tsp of the crushed Oreos, add all the rest of it to the whipped cream and fold gently without deflating the air in the whipped cream. Transfer to a piping bag and keep in the fridge.
      collage of steps explaining how to add crushed oreos to whipped cream

    Chocolate Ganache (optional step)

    • Take the chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Then simply stir together until the chocolate is all melted and the mixture is homogenous.
      collage of steps showing how to make ganache in a microwave

    To Assemble

    • Add 1 tsp of crushed Oreos on to the base of the cups. Pipe the oreo mousse on top.
    • Add 2 tsp of the chocolate ganache. Tap the cups to even the surface out.
    • Let this chill for a minimum of 2 hours in the fridge and then serve them chilled garnished with oreo cookies on top.
      collage of images showing how to assemble the mousse cups

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    Notes

    1. The chocolate ganache step is optional. You need not make it. Instead you can serve the mousse by garnishing it with a swirl of whipped cream or cool whip and more crushed oreos on top. 
    2. I prefer crushing the oreos in a zip lock bag for texture in the mousse. If you prefer your mousse to be absolutely melting in your mouth then grind the oreos finely in a food processor or mixer and then add to your whipped cream.
    3. Preferably use dairy whipping cream with atleast 30% fat content if you can for better results.
    4. Whip the cream till it is almost stiff so there is very less chance of it getting over-whipped while folding the crushed oreos.
    5. Make sure that the ganache is not hot while layering on top of the mousse or else the hot ganache would ruin the texture of the mousse.
    6. Always chill the dessert for 2 hours at least.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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