Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake Cups! These delightful treats combine creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint, all neatly layered in an adorable cup. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, this easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends. With a balance of rich and minty flavors, these cheesecake cups are both a visual treat and a culinary joy that will bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (plus more for swirling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into mini cupcake liners to form crusts.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Divide filling; mix half with additional peppermint extract and green food coloring for swirls.
- Layer plain filling on the crusts, adding dollops of colored mixture on top; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg