Description
Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes are a delightful and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season, combining creamy cheesecake with a refreshing peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 12 mini graham cracker crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until fully incorporated.
- Place the mini graham cracker crusts in a muffin tin.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into each crust, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 tsp.
- These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with whipped cream and additional crushed peppermint for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg