Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. If we are out to eat and cheesecake is on the menu, I’m probably going to order. I like to have my desserts in smaller sizes though and tend to go for things that are individually sized versus needing to be sliced. That was how my pumpkin cheesecake bites were born and also the though behind these peppermint chocolate chip cheesecake bites.
Now, obviously, these are more than a single bite but they are the perfect size for each person to have one. Plus, at parties, they are super easy to serve because they require no slicing and, honestly, no utensils because you can just pick them up.
What You’ll Need:
30 thin chocolate cookies
3 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp butter, melted
2 8oz bars cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 oz sour cream
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Whipped cream
Peppermint candy pieces and/or sprinkles
Let’s Make It:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffins cups with paper liners.
2) In a food processor, add cookies and pulse to form fine crumbs. Add sugar and pulse 1-2 times to combine. Pour in melted butter and run until the butter has coated the crumbs. Press 2 Tbsp of crumbs into the bottom of each of the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 7-10 minutes in the oven.
3) In the food processor, process the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients through the sour cream and run until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
4) Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way full with the mixture. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until set. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes and then remove to wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
Once cooled, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve topped with whipped cream and crushed candy cane pieces or sprinkles.
What is your favorite dessert? Do you like to have them come individually sized or in slices like regular desserts?
- 30 thin chocolate cookies
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 8oz bars cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1½ Tbsp flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 4 oz sour cream
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Peppermint candy pieces
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffins cups with paper liners.
- In a food processor, add cookies and pulse to form fine crumbs. Add sugar and pulse 1-2 times to combine. Pour in melted butter and run until the butter has coated the crumbs. Press 2 Tbsp of crumbs into the bottom of each of the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 7-10 minutes in the oven.
- In the food processor, process the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients through the sour cream and run until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ of the way full with the mixture. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until set. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes and then remove to wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkles or crushed candy cane pieces.
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Oh, yummm… I love this combination of flavors! this one’s a keeper!
Tina Ashburn recently posted…A Little Different
These are some decadent looking cheesecakes! I love how they are tiny, and but sized!
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Those look so decadent! I love the two toned colors too. So festive!
my favorite desserts are all of the ones with chocolate. and this time of year, when you add peppermint, i’m happy as a pig in mud!
You literally take my breath away and make me drool with your recipes, and this recipe is no different. I can just imagine the lusciousness of the cheesecake with a cleansing bite of the mint, and the dreaminess of the chocolate bottom. And the best part? I now know what to bring to an upcoming holiday party this weekend! Thank you 🙂
Ashley B. recently posted…How the Grinch Stole My Christmas Card Mojo.
these look so food! yum!
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These look mouthwatering and perfect for snacking!
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I wouldn’t have thought to combine peppermint and cheesecake, but those look delectable!
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Awesome! My son just asked me for peppermint cookies, I think he would be in heaven if I made these instead. Thanks!
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These look delicious! Pinned and will be making these! Peppermint and Cheesecake it does not get better!
Wow, those look unbelievable. I am really loving the peppermint addition, so super festive. TY for the recipe!
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Hello Christmas Dessert idea… these look to die for.. and soo simple to make…thanks for sharing…LOVE it
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Yum! Those look delicious!
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Im gonna need you to stop w/ the CHEESECAKE. OH YUMMMMMM
I just picked up a magazine w/ a cute cake and when I got home I realized it was cheesecake. I die.
trisha recently posted…Discount Perfume, Cosmetics and Skincare: 5 Must-Haves Before They’re Gone
I love these little cheesecakes! The addition of peppermints is great!
Cynthia L. recently posted…Easy Deviled Eggs, The perfect snack
I can’t wait to try and make these!
Ok, peppermint… chocolate.. cheesecake? I’m there! And, “bites,” almost makes it sound like a diet food 😉
Deborah recently posted…Start With A New Day
Peppermint, cheesecake, and chocolate, sign me up. These would be just the right snacking size for a party. Definitely trying this out.
Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama recently posted…HOW DID YOU SPEND #GIVINGTUESDAY?
The question is whether I will really stop at just one bite or not….hmmmmm. probably not. Those look so good!
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those look so moist! Love the topping!
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I have to admit, I wanted to make this just based on the name before I saw the photos and the recipe.