Pina Colada Spiced Mousse Minis

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup coarsely crushed shortbread cookies
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits, drained, divided

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add coconut milk; beat until well blended.

2. Beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Add 1/2 of the whipped cream to cream cheese mixture; stir until well blended. Gently stir in remaining whipped cream.

3. Mix crushed cookies, macadamia nuts and coconut in medium bowl. Spoon 1 tablespoon cookie mixture into each of 12 (2-ounce) shot glasses. Divide pineapple evenly among glasses. Layer each glass with mousse and remaining cookie mixture. Garnish as desired.

Test Kitchen Tip: Mini desserts are a great way to offer variety – and a little taste of luxury – without overindulging. Serve a sampler of Spiced Mousse Mini Desserts (see Similar Recipes, at right, for more recipes).

per serving

Calories: 238

Fat: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 17 g

Cholesterol: 39 mg

Sodium: 98 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 2 g