Easy No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites for the Holidays
Discover these Easy No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites for the Holidays, perfect for festive gatherings and effortless preparation!
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Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- cookie scoop
- baking sheet
- Microwave
- double boiler
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
- 1 cup Whipped Topping can substitute with whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract or crushed peppermint candies
Coating
- 8 oz White Chocolate can swap for milk or dark chocolate
- ½ cup Crushed Peppermint Candy for topping
Instructions
Making the Cheesecake Bites
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candy.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up the bites.
- Melt the white chocolate until smooth in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each chilled bite into the melted chocolate and place back on the sheet.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over each chocolate-coated bite.
- Return to the fridge to let the chocolate set for about 1 hour.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for a decorative touch. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg