Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Few drops of red food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add red food coloring, if desired, for a festive pink hue.
- Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes, or overnight, to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. For a smoother filling, beat until there are no lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, peppermint dessert, holiday dessert, easy cheesecake, creamy cheesecake