No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are creamy, festive treats packed with cool peppermint flavor and a chocolate cookie base. Perfect for the holidays, they’re easy to make, bite-sized, and ideal for gifting or party platters!
Servings: 16 bites
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: 10
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- food processor or rolling pin
- spatula
- mini cupcake pan
- refrigerator
Ingredients
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes, plus more for topping
- mini cupcake liners, for serving
Instructions
- Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix with melted butter until combined.
- Press about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into the bottoms of mini cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Fold in melted white chocolate, whipped topping, and crushed candy canes until evenly combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the crusts. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture. You can chill the bites overnight for the best flavor and firmness. Top with crushed candy canes just before serving to maintain their crunch. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.