How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the refreshing taste of peppermint. Our Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are the perfect indulgence for any festive gathering or even an intimate night in with loved ones. These bite-sized treats are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and a hint of peppermint, making them the ultimate holiday dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chocolate-flavored sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 27 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 12 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cheesecake bites

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with foil baking cups.
  • Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; divide mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing firmly to form crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Keep oven on.
  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into a smooth filling. Divide filling evenly over the cooled crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove foil baking cups gently.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over cheesecake bites and sprinkle with peppermint candies. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg