No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the delightful crunch of peppermint bark. This easy-to-make treat requires no baking, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. The refreshing minty flavor paired with a rich, velvety texture will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 50 minute
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chopped peppermint bark
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts while folding carefully.
- Add Peppermint Bark: Stir in chopped peppermint bark pieces until evenly distributed.
- Assemble & Chill: Pour the mixture over the prepared crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. - Consider swapping graham crackers with chocolate cookies or adding toppings like crushed candy canes for extra flavor.