Irresistible No-Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake Bites
These no-bake candy cane cheesecake bites combine creamy cheesecake with the crunch of peppermint candy canes for a festive holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed finely
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with melted butter until evenly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a mini muffin tin lined with parchment paper or cupcake liners and press firmly into the bottom to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the chilled crust layer, smoothing the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Sprinkle crushed candy canes generously over the top.
- Place the assembled bites in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set.
- Carefully remove the bites from the muffin tin and peel off the liners. Arrange them on a festive platter and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.’, ‘Don’t overbeat the heavy cream—it should hold stiff peaks but still look smooth.’, ‘Use a food processor or place candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin for even pieces.’, ‘Use a small cookie scoop for uniform cheesecake bites.’, ‘Experiment with white chocolate drizzle or crushed cookies as an alternative to candy canes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
Keywords: No-Bake, Cheesecake, Candy Cane, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Treat, Peppermint, Festive Dessert