Description
Creamy key lime pie cream cheese mints blend tangy citrus with sweet comfort. Cool mint notes and smooth cream cheese create a delightful dessert treat you’ll savor after meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Key Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lime juice concentrate
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, butter, fresh lime juice, and vibrant lime zest until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup portions at a time, kneading until a cohesive, non-adhesive dough emerges that holds its shape.
- Roll the mint mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter, positioning each delicately on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently imprint each mint sphere with decorative fork tine markings, creating an elegant textured surface.
- Transfer the prepared mints to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for approximately 60 minutes, enabling the treats to firm and develop enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use fresh lime zest and juice for the most vibrant, tangy flavor profile.
- Adjust powdered sugar gradually to control dough consistency and prevent over-sweetening.
- Store mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg