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Peppermint Cheesecake

A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients

  • 20 pieces Oreo cookies Crushed into fine crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted

Cheesecake Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 packages cream cheese Softened (8 ounces each)
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips Melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped Andes Peppermint Crunch Plus additional for topping
  • to taste Whipped cream For topping

Instructions
 

Preparation of Crust

  • Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
  • Stir the melted butter into the crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Fill each cupcake liner with approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of the Oreo crumb mixture and press firmly to form the crust.

Making the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until it reaches stiff peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Melt the white chocolate and pour it into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until combined.
  • Add the peppermint extract and gently fold in the whipped cream and chopped Andes Peppermint Crunch.

Assembling the Cheesecake

  • Scoop about ¼ cup of the creamy filling into each cupcake liner and smooth the tops gently with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to allow it to set properly.
  • Before serving, top each cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkle additional chopped Andes peppermint on top.

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Notes

Keep the cheesecakes refrigerated until it's time to serve. Consider pairing them with hot chocolate or a festive latte.
Keyword Cheesecake Recipe, Festive Treat, Holiday Dessert, Peppermint Cheesecake