Description
Indulge in these delightful no-bake peppermint cheesecakes, perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of 8 small dessert cups or a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies, reserving a small amount for garnish.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust in the dessert cups or springform pan. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. For best results, chill overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with additional crushed peppermint candies and chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, use chocolate graham crackers for the crust.
- Substitute the peppermint extract with vanilla extract for a classic cheesecake flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg