Description
No Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake is a festive, creamy dessert that requires no baking, making it a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. With a luscious cheesecake filling infused with refreshing peppermint and a crunchy Oreo crust, every bite delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This show-stopping dessert is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, guaranteed to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Blend the Filling: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add peppermint extract and whip in heavy cream until fluffy peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Assemble: Spread the filling over the crust evenly; sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove from the springform pan, slice into wedges, and garnish with extra whipped cream or candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg