Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

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Chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites have a crunchy chocolate cookie layer on bottom with delicious peppermint chocolate cheesecake and bits of crushed candy cane and chocolate swirls on top. A winning combination for this holiday season! After they are done, store in the refrigerator.

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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with foil baking cups.

  2. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; divide mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing firmly to form crusts.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Keep oven on.

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove foil baking cups gently.

  6. 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 Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
15g Fat
27g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.