Description
These Mini Mint Cheesecakes are a refreshing twist on a classic dessert, featuring a smooth mint-flavored cream cheese filling over a crisp chocolate cookie crust. Perfectly portioned and irresistibly creamy, they’re ideal for parties or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed finely
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cookies with melted butter until combined. Press a spoonful into each liner to form the crust.
- Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Divide the mixture among liners, filling each nearly to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until centers are just set.
- Cool completely on a rack, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chill overnight for best results.
- For a festive look, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, mint cheesecake, chocolate mint dessert, easy cheesecake bites, holiday dessert