Chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites –Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with these Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites! Perfect for any occasion, these bites are sure to impress your family and friends. The rich chocolate mixed with the cool peppermint creates a heavenly treat that melts in your mouth. Let’s dive right into the recipe!
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites
These delightful bites are a perfect fusion of chocolate and peppermint cheesecake, all encased in a tasty cookie crust. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkles or crushed candy cane for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a lined mini muffin tin to form a crust. Make sure to press it down firmly.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Add sour cream and peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the cookie crust in the mini muffin tin. Fill each cup to the top.
- Place the filled muffin tin into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the cheesecake has fully set.
- Once the cheesecake bites are set, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the cheesecake bites from the muffin tin gently and dip the tops into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess.
- Garnish with sprinkles or crushed candy canes if desired, and place back in the refrigerator to set the chocolate.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delectable Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites!
These bites are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat after a meal. Enjoy the harmonious blend of chocolate and peppermint that will surely bring smiles to everyone who tries them. Happy baking!
