Description
Deliciously festive peppermint swirl cheesecake bites perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green gel food coloring
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
– Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
– In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
– Press the mixture into the bottoms of a lined cupcake or muffin pan.
– Bake for 5 minutes, then let them cool. - Make the Cheesecake Batter:
– In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
– Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
– Add a pinch of salt and mix well. - Create the Swirl:
– Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
– Add red food coloring to the first bowl and green food coloring to the second bowl. Leave the third bowl plain.
– Drop spoonfuls of each color batter into the crusts, alternating colors.
– Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently. - Bake:
– Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
– Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Serve:
– Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- To prevent cracks, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Don’t overbake; slightly underbaked centers will firm up as they cool.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly—but be careful, as too much can be overpowering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg