Description
Delight in these festive No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites, combining a crunchy chocolate cookie base with a creamy, mint-infused cheesecake filling. Perfectly topped with crushed peppermint candies, these bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and require no baking, making them an ideal holiday dessert or anytime indulgence.
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, mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or silicone molds, forming an even base layer for each bite.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the 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 with 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. Smooth 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, ensuring 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 best results, use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- You can substitute crushed candy canes if peppermint candies are unavailable.
- Ensure white chocolate chips are slightly cooled before mixing to avoid curdling the cream cheese.
- The bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Mini silicone molds make it easier to remove the cheesecake bites without breaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake bites, peppermint cheesecake, holiday desserts, bite-sized desserts, no-bake peppermint treats, chocolate peppermint bites
