No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake

This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert! With a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy peppermint cheesecake filling, fluffy whipped cream, and crushed candy canes, every bite tastes like Christmas. Best of all, no oven required!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Chocolate Crust:

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Peppermint Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp peppermint extract

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold

• ½ cup crushed peppermint candy

Topping:

• Whipped cream

• Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Make the Crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

2. Prepare the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Stir in crushed peppermint candy.

5. Assemble: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled chocolate crust. Smooth the top.

6. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.

7. Decorate: Pipe whipped cream around the edges and sprinkle generously with crushed candy canes.

8. Serve: Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!

Holiday Tip: Add the crushed candy cane topping just before serving to keep it crunchy and prevent the colors from bleeding.

Save this recipe for your Christmas dessert table! Would you try a slice of this peppermint cheesecake?

#PeppermintCheesecake #ChristmasDesserts #NoBakeCheesecake #HolidayBaking #ChristmasRecipes