Description
Delightful and festive cheesecake bites infused with cream cheese, peppermint, and topped with fluffy red whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- 1 pre-made Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup (240ml) Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the crust.
- Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl, then press into a baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and green food coloring until desired hue is reached.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- To serve, whip cream until soft peaks form, sweeten with powdered sugar, and add red food coloring.
- Cut the cheesecake into squares, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese. Additional toppings like crushed candy canes can add festive flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate, dessert, holiday, cheesecake bites, festive treats, Grinch, family recipes