Description
Indulge in the creamy, velvety texture of these No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites, each bite bursting with the festive flavors of vanilla and a hint of peppermint. Topped with a rich chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, these treats are a delightful holiday indulgence that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 9×9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the set cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Cut into bite-sized squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cheesecake bites can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version or swap out peppermint extract for almond extract for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite-sized square (approx. 1.5 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 90 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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