Description
Irresistible Peppermint Oreo Mini Cheesecakes blend creamy richness with festive holiday cheer. Cool mint and chocolate crumble create a delightful dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 12 mini Oreo cookies, for garnish
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whipped cream
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Binding and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) peppermint extract
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the base layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cookie crumbs, mixing thoroughly until the mixture reaches a cohesive, moist consistency that holds together when pressed.
- Position paper liners in a standard muffin tin, creating a uniform foundation for the mini cheesecakes.
- Distribute the Oreo crumb mixture evenly across the liners, compacting gently with the back of a spoon to create a solid, compact crust.
- Slide the muffin tin into a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 6 minutes, allowing the crust to set and develop a subtle toasted flavor.
- Carefully extract the tin and permit the crusts to cool completely, maintaining their structured shape for the upcoming cheesecake filling.
- While crusts cool, prepare the cream cheese mixture, ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating sugar, eggs, and peppermint extract to create a silky, uniform filling.
- Gently pour the peppermint-infused cheesecake mixture over the prepared Oreo crusts, filling each liner approximately 3/4 full.
- Return the muffin tin to the 325°F oven, baking for 18-20 minutes until the centers are almost set but retain a slight wobble.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool at room temperature for one hour before refrigerating.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed peppermint candies or a light dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely to create a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends smoothly.
- Add crushed candy canes or peppermint extract for an extra festive winter twist that enhances the holiday flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg