Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes
Indulge in the festive delight of Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes, where the refreshing essence of peppermint meets a creamy cheesecake base. These charming mini desserts are perfect for holiday gatherings, offering individual servings that make them easy to share. Topped with luscious chocolate ganache and finished with crushed candy canes, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s a holiday party or a cozy dinner at home, these bite-sized treats will add a sweet touch to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Cane Pieces
- 16 Oreos, crushed
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Milk
- 2 tsp Corn Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a food processor, crush Oreos into fine crumbs, then mix with melted butter. Press mixture into each liner.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Mix in peppermint extract and sour cream, then fold in crushed candy canes.
- Fill each crust with cheesecake mixture and bake for 15-18 minutes until slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating.
- For the ganache, microwave chocolate chips, butter, milk, and corn syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cheesecakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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