Description
Delight in these refreshing Mint Mini Cheesecakes, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Featuring a chocolate cookie crumb crust with a creamy peppermint-infused cheesecake filling, each bite balances sweet and minty flavors beautifully. Topped with whipped cream and extra mints, they’re as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints
Garnish
- whipped cream
- extra mints for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner to create the crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, sour cream, and green food coloring if desired. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill and bake: Spoon the cheesecake batter evenly into each muffin cup, filling nearly to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the centers are just set and slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Transfer the mini cheesecakes to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to fully set and chill before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with extra chopped mints for an added festive touch.
Notes
- You can substitute the chocolate cookie crumb crust with graham crackers or vanilla wafers if preferred for a different flavor.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly, but use caution as it is quite potent.
