Description
Indulge in these delightful Hot Cocoa Peppermint Cheesecake Bites that combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with festive peppermint flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into small muffin liners or molds, pressing down to compact.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 120 minutes to set.
- Carefully remove from molds and dip the bottoms in chocolate graham cracker crumbs.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the peppermint flavor to your preference. Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg