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No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites: A Festive Delight

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are a delightful, festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 24 cookies Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Can substitute with gluten-free cookies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with finely blended granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust for intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Can use semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped until soft peaks form
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies For festive crunch

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Microwave
  • Cupcake Liners or Silicone Molds

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Melt unsalted butter and combine with cookie crumbs, then press into mini cupcake liners or silicone molds.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
Incorporate White Chocolate
  1. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until creamy. Let cool slightly, then stir into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Assemble Bites
  1. Spoon cheesecake mixture over the cookie base in each cup. Smooth the tops and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Finishing Touch
  1. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top before serving for visual appeal and enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Chill time is crucial for setting the filling. Use silicone molds for easier removal. Prepare bites a day in advance for enhanced flavor.

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