These 4-ingredient cream cheese mints are the exact kind of thing my mother-in-law now expects at every family dinner. They look like you spent all afternoon piping and fussing, but in reality they’re just cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a little food coloring mashed together in one bowl. My first time making them was for a last-minute holiday potluck—I needed something cute, cheap, and fast—and they’ve been in constant rotation ever since. They’re perfect for showers, holidays, or anytime you want a pretty dessert that feels special but takes almost zero effort.
Serve these cream cheese mints chilled on a simple round ceramic platter or small tray so their soft pastel colors really pop—think pale pink, mint green, soft yellow, or baby blue. They pair well with coffee or tea after dinner, or alongside a light dessert like fruit salad or angel food cake. For parties, I like to set the tray on the kitchen counter or buffet next to salty snacks (like mixed nuts or pretzels) because the sweet-minty bite balances the saltiness really nicely. Keep a small spoon or tongs nearby so people can grab a few without touching the whole tray.
4-Ingredient Cream Cheese Mints
Servings: 40–50 bite-sized mints
