Description
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Cups are creamy, individual no-bake treats layered with a chocolate cookie crust, rich mint-infused cheesecake filling, and a touch of holiday flair with festive toppings. Perfect for holiday parties or make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, crushed)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- Crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture evenly among serving cups and press down to form the crust layer. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired and mix until evenly tinted.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies or festive sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Use clear cups to show off the festive layers.
- Make ahead and store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to taste — a little goes a long way.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg