Description
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are creamy, festive, and incredibly easy to make! 🎄💕 With a crunchy cookie base, fluffy peppermint filling, and a hint of candy cane crunch, they’re perfect for your Christmas dessert tray or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until combined. Press a small spoonful into the bottom of each mini cupcake liner or silicone mold.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped topping and a few drops of red food coloring to create a light pink swirl effect.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cookie base. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Serve chilled and enjoy the holiday magic! ❄️
Notes
💡 Tip: Add a drizzle of melted chocolate before serving for a gourmet touch — perfect for Christmas dessert platters or edible gifts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, No-Bake, Christmas Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint cheesecake bites, no-bake dessert, christmas cheesecake, candy cane dessert, holiday treats, easy christmas recipes