Description
These delightful No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are a perfect holiday treat. Creamy cheesecake filling with a hint of peppermint, coated in crushed peppermint candies or cookie crumbs, these bites are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
Mix-ins and Coating:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the melted white chocolate until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping, crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs, and crushed peppermint candies until evenly incorporated.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop and roll into bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in additional crushed peppermint candies or cookie crumbs for coating.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a festive look, drizzle the tops with melted chocolate or dip the bites halfway in dark chocolate.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
