Description
These mini peppermint cheesecakes are festive, bite-sized desserts with a creamy peppermint-infused filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, they are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
- 12 mini graham cracker crusts or cupcake liners
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Extra crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners if using.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free in a large bowl.
- Mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until incorporated.
- Add egg and mix just until blended.
- Stir in sour cream until batter is smooth and velvety.
- Gently fold in ¼ cup crushed peppermints, reserving some for garnish.
- Spoon batter into mini crusts or liners, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are set and centers have a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and reserved crushed peppermint before serving.
Notes
- For easier crust removal, spray cupcake liners with non-stick spray.
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even results.
- If cheesecakes crack, the whipped cream topping will cover them.
- Make ahead: Chill overnight, then add toppings just before serving.
- If you don’t have mini crusts, make your own: mix 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 tbsp sugar. Press into liners and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g
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