Description
Hot Cocoa Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peppermint in a creamy cheesecake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened, at room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, Adjust to taste
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Quality cocoa recommended
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract, Adjust based on preference
- 1 cup Whipped Cream, Substitute with whipped coconut cream for dairy-free
- 1½ cups Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs, Can substitute with regular or gluten-free
- ⅓ cup Melted Butter, Coconut oil works for dairy-free
- 1 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies, Add festive flair
- to taste Chocolate Syrup, Drizzle on top for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder and peppermint extract, blend well.
- Fold in whipped cream until combined.
- In another bowl, mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with crushed peppermint candies and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- These bites can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hot Cocoa Peppermint Cheesecake Bites, dessert, cheesecake, peppermint, chocolate