How To Make Cream Cheese Mints {Recipe}

Have you ever wondered how to make cream cheese mints easily at home? These are one of my favorite things at a wedding!  They are so delicious, why wait for a wedding?

These easy-to-make creamy melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese wedding mints are also a great addition to baby showers, graduations… any special occasion. You could even use them as a festive dessert alone or of course, served with cake!

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What Do Cream Cheese Mints Taste Like?

Cream cheese mints are so smooth and sweet, creamy and soft on the inside with a slight sugary crunch on the outside. Typically, they are flavored with peppermint, spearmint, vanilla, almond or butter flavoring. My personal favorite is cheesecake flavoring.

How many mints should I make for a Party?

I usually allow 2 1/2 mints per person.  Some will take two and a few people might take three and some won’t eat any.  People will usually take one of each design, so I don’t ever make more than three designs for a party. Also, it is a good idea to be consistent. For instance, make a shape the same color and flavor. This won’t confuse guests if they come back for seconds. They will know all the green leaves are mint flavored etc.

Ingredients needed for Cream Cheese Mints

• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 pound (16 ounces) powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
• 1/8 – 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract (or another flavoring)
• gel food coloring
• granulated sugar
• flexible rubber mint molds

How Many Cups of Powdered Sugar in a Pound?

This actually can be a tricky question because of how differently people measure. Typically one pound of powdered sugar has 3 1/2 – 4 cups and 2 pounds of powdered sugar is roughly 7 1/2 cups. When making mints I buy the correct amount of sugar needed so I don’t have to worry about measuring. However, the goal is to create a non-sticky dough, so you can add more or less powdered sugar as needed.

How to make cream cheese mints

Okay here is everything you need to know on how to make mints!

Combine cream cheese, flavoring, and powdered sugar.  Start with a 1/8 teaspoon of flavoring and then add more to desired taste. I love cheesecake flavoring!  Knead (I use a food processor, but a mixer works) the mixture forming a stiff dough (like the consistency of play-dough).  Add gel paste coloring to color the dough. I used one drop. If dough becomes sticky add in a bit more powdered sugar while kneading in coloring.

Roll dough into small balls (make a test to determine the size of the ball — each mold is a little different). Coat balls with granulated sugar.

Press the ball into the mold.

Immediately flip the mold over and release mint. Repeat over and over.

Makes about 5 dozen mints depending on the size of the mold.

Success tips for making cream cheese mints

• Be sure to use a gel or paste food coloring. Liquid food coloring adds too much liquid to the mixture.
• I often find after I make a couple dozen mints they start to stick in the mold. This is usually because the mixture is not cold enough and the heat from my hands has made the mold sticky. I stop, refrigerate the mixture, wash my hands and the mold in cold water. Make sure the mold is completely dry and begin again.
• For darker colored mints (like red) I have had great success not coloring the dough but instead using colored sanding sugar to roll the balls in. This works best if you roll the ball immediately in the colored sugar so it evenly coats the ball.
• These mints freeze beautifully in an airtight container.
• Mints can also be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Look at the expiration date on the cream cheese to see how long they will last.
• You can use any flavor of the professional strength flavoring. Look through the comments for ideas.  Cheesecake flavoring is for sure my favorite.  I also prefer spearmint or creme de menthe over peppermint. I have also had flavors like lime and they were surprisingly good.
• If you don’t have the rubber candy molds you can press the balls flat with the tines of a fork. You will still be able to make beautiful and tasty homemade mints.

How to Store Cream Cheese Mints

Store your cream cheese mints in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. I check the date on my cream cheese to let me know how long I can expect them to last in the refrigerator.

Now for the question, everyone asks…

Can I freeze cream cheese mints?

Yes. They freeze great. Place them in an airtight container with a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between each layer.  You can also place a piece of paper towel to absorb any moisture.  Mints typically freeze well for up to three months (I have seen people do it up to a year). Take the frozen mints out of the freezer at least 30 minutes before you plan on eating them. They can also defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Try these cream cheese mints or you might call them wedding mints at your next special event and let me know what you think in the comments below, I love hearing from you! So many people have left helpful tips. Here is a printable wedding mints recipe.

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Cream Cheese Mints

Delicious mints typically found at weddings.

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients  

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• ▢ 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
• ▢ 1 pound powdered sugar 16 ounces
• ▢ 1/8 – 1/4 tsp. oil of peppermint or another flavoring -cheesecake is one of my favorites
• ▢ gel food coloring
• ▢ granulated sugar
• ▢ flexible rubber mint molds

Instructions 

• Mix together cream cheese, flavoring, powdered sugar. Start with a 1/8 teaspoon of flavoring and then add more to desired taste. I love cheesecake flavoring! Knead (I use a food processor). The mixture will form a stiff dough. Add gel paste coloring to color the dough. I used one drop. If dough becomes sticky add in a bit more powdered sugar while kneading in coloring.
• Roll into tiny balls (make a test to determine the size of the ball — each mold is a little different). Coat balls with granulated sugar. Form cream cheese mints into balls
• Press ball into mold.
• Immediately flip mold over and release mint. Repeat over and over.

Notes

• Be sure to use a gel or paste food coloring. Liquid food coloring adds too much liquid to the mixture.
• I often find after I make a couple dozen mints they start to stick in the mold. This is usually because the mixture is not cold enough and the heat from my hands has made the mold sticky. I stop, refrigerate the mixture, wash my hands and the mold in cold water. Make sure the mold is completely dry and begin again.
• For darker colored mints (like red) I have had great success not coloring the dough but instead using colored sanding sugar. This works best if you roll the ball immediately in the colored sugar so it evenly coats the ball.
• These mints freeze beautifully in an airtight container.
• Mints can also be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Look at the expiration date on the cream cheese to see how long they will last.
• You can use any flavor of the professional strength flavoring. Look through the comments for ideas.  Cheesecake flavoring is for sure my favorite.  I also prefer spearmint or creme de menthe over peppermint. I have also had flavors like lime and they were surprisingly good.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 4mg

Servings: 60

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Cindy Hopper

More Cream Cheese Mint Candy Recipes

This cream cheese candy is great for a variety of occasions. Think baby shower mints, graduation mints, and holidays. All you need to find are the cream cheese mint molds. You can find flexible mint molds online. There are graduation mint molds, wedding mint molds, and really something for all celebrations.

I even have a super yummy chocolate cream cheese mint recipe the cute bunny shape makes them perfect for Easter treats.

They also make perfect Christmas tree cream cheese mints for the holidays.

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