Description
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are a festive and easy-to-make treat featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peppermint-infused cheesecake filling, and a white chocolate coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a fresh minty dessert without the need for baking.
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 the melted butter until well 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 cheesecake 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 chips into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth in texture.
- Add whipped cream and peppermint candies: Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping along with the crushed peppermint candies, creating a fluffy, minty filling.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cookie bases in the molds, smoothing the tops evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 2 hours or until firm and set to hold their shape when served.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies on top of each cheesecake bite for a festive look and added crunch.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- If you don’t have peppermint extract, you can use a few drops of peppermint oil, but use sparingly as it is stronger.
- You can substitute whipped cream with whipped topping or even stabilized whipped cream for better firmness.
- These cheesecake bites are best served chilled and kept refrigerated until serving.
- Mini silicone molds or lined mini cupcake pans work best for easy release and presentation.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, use cream cheese alternatives and non-dairy white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake peppermint cheesecake bites, peppermint cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, holiday dessert, easy no bake desserts
