No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites
Indulge in the festive flavors of No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These creamy, rich bites combine smooth cream cheese with hints of peppermint and a drizzle of chocolate, making them the perfect addition to any festive gathering. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to impress your guests and become a favorite at your holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into mini muffin tins lined with paper liners to form a crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Fill the Tins: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over each crust in the muffin tins, filling generously but leaving room for toppings.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least four hours until set.
- Add Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler and drizzle over chilled cheesecake bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg