Description
Silky peppermint oreo delight mini cheesecakes combine creamy indulgence with holiday cheer. Rich chocolate cookie crusts and smooth peppermint filling promise delightful seasonal satisfaction for festive dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) whipped cream
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 12 mini Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack in center and warm to 325°F (160°C), creating optimal baking conditions.
- Crust Creation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, then merge with melted butter until the mixture resembles compact, moist sand.
- Crust Placement: Line muffin tin with paper liners, evenly distributing the Oreo-butter mixture and firmly compressing with a flat-bottomed utensil to form a solid base.
- Initial Baking: Toast crust for 5-7 minutes until slightly set with golden edges, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Filling Assembly: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually blending in granulated sugar, peppermint extract, sour cream, and whipped cream until achieving a light, velvety consistency.
- Cheesecake Formation: Gently spoon the prepared filling over cooled crusts, using an offset spatula to create perfectly level surfaces.
- Chilling and Finishing: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to set, then decorate with a whole mini Oreo cookie and optional sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate cheesecakes for at least 4 hours to ensure a perfectly set, creamy texture that holds its shape when served.
- Crush Cookies Finely: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniform, fine Oreo crumbs for a smooth, compact crust that binds together seamlessly.
- Prevent Lumpy Filling: Beat cream cheese at room temperature and mix ingredients gradually to achieve a silky, lump-free cheesecake mixture that’s light and airy.
- Garnish Strategically: Top with whole mini Oreos or crushed peppermint candies just before serving to maintain crisp textures and maximize visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg