Description
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are a delightfully creamy and minty dessert perfect for the holiday season. With a chocolate cookie base, a smooth peppermint-infused cheesecake filling, and a white chocolate coating, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the melted butter until well mixed. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or silicone molds, creating an even base layer for each bite.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until creamy and well blended.
- Incorporate white chocolate: Stir the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add whipped cream and peppermint candies: Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping along with the crushed peppermint candies to create a fluffy, minty filling.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cookie bases in the molds, smoothing the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon for an even finish.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the bites for at least 2 hours or until firm and set to ensure they hold their shape when served.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies on top of each bite for a festive touch and added crunch.
Notes
- For easier removal from molds, use silicone mini cupcake molds or freezer-safe liners.
- Substitute white chocolate chips with peppermint chips for a stronger mint flavor.
- These cheesecake bites freeze well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Allow bites to thaw in the refrigerator before serving if frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
