No-Bake Oreo Peppermint Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These no-bake cheesecake bites combine the rich flavor of Oreo cookies with a refreshing peppermint twist, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 package 14 oz Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped topping such as Cool Whip
- to taste crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a lined 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually sift in the powdered sugar and add the peppermint extract, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping with a spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared Oreo crust.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the cheesecake layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Cut into bite-sized squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For an elegant touch, serve the cheesecake bites on a decorative platter.