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No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Looking for the perfect holiday finger food dessert? Everyone loves this no-bake chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites recipe!

I seriously can't believe that Christmas is almost here. This year I've slowly been getting into the festive mood and putting together some ideas for a holiday appetizer party with friends.

As I always say, I'm a big fan of finger foods so I can try a bunch of different dishes and flavors without totally overdoing it.

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

This year I wanted to do something different for my holiday appetizer dessert other than the usual cookies.

Pretty much everyone loves cheesecake, chocolate, and peppermint so I settled upon this no-bake chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites recipe.

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

This chocolate peppermint cheesecake bite recipe is super easy since you don't have to bake anything and you're still getting some cookie love in there, too.

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

These cheesecake bites come together in just a few minutes. Honestly, the hardest part is remembering to take the cream cheese out so it can soften. I like to pile the bites onto a plate so guests can easily pick one up and continue mingling.

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

You can make them extra pretty by topping with some whipped cream and extra crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles. Here's how to put them together.

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

Yield: 40 cheesecake bites

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cold milk - I used whole milk but you can use whatever kind you like
  • 1 small (~4 ounces) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla or peppermint extract - peppermint can be strong so I'd start with ⅛ teaspoon
  • 3 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candies (candy canes or starlight mints)
  • 1 10-ounce package mint chocolate cookies, about 40 cookies
  • Optional Topping Ideas: whipped cream, additional crushed peppermint candies, sprinkles, chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-high until the cream cheese is very smooth.
  2. Slowly pour in milk and beat until mostly smooth. This will help prevent lumps of cream cheese in the mixture.
  3. Add in chocolate pudding mix, salt, and extract and beat for about 3  minutes or until mixture has thickened. It should be able to thoroughly coat a spoon without pour off, like soft whipped cream.
  4. Stir in crushed candies. Cover bowl and let sit in fridge to continue thickening for at least 5 - 10 minutes.
  5. To serve, pipe cheesecake mixture onto the flat side of chocolate mint cookies and place on serving tray. I just pile the cheesecake mixture into a large plastic zip top bag and cut off one of the bottom tips to serve as my piping bag.
  6. Top with any desired additional toppings. I used whipped cream and more crushed peppermint or festive sprinkles. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

Please note that exact number of bites will depend on the cookies used.

If serving in a warm room you may want to freeze the cheesecake bites prior to serving as they may begin to melt a bit after a half hour or so. You can freeze after decorating with whipped cream, etc.

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Thomas Murphy

Friday 30th of December 2016

I like to buy snacks.

Sarah Mayer

Friday 30th of December 2016

My favorite item to get is cheese.

Bridgett Wilbur

Friday 30th of December 2016

I love to buy all my baking supplys there.

Elle

Thursday 29th of December 2016

I like to purchase dairy products that I use for recipes like milk and butter.

Heidi B

Thursday 29th of December 2016

I love the holiday baked goods most.

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