BUTTER MINT MOUSSE

BUTTER MINT MOUSSE
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring
1 tablespoon sugar free instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix

Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and beat on low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Beat on high speed until thick and fluffy. Chill well before serving.

Makes 4 servings
Can be frozen

With granular Splenda:
Per Serving: 221 Calories; 22g Fat; 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs

With liquid Splenda:
Per Serving: 215 Calories; 22g Fat; 1g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

This tastes just like those butter mint candies that used to be popular at bridal and baby showers when I was young. The mint flavor is mild and the pudding mix gives it a buttery flavor. I've also made some flavor variations, which I've posted below. The method and carb counts remain the same for all versions.

LEMON CREME MOUSSE
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 tablespoon sugar free instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix

ORANGE CREAMSICLE MOUSSE
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
1 tablespoon sugar free instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix

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