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Close-up of a No-Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Cup with a bite taken out, showing mint filling and chocolate chips.

No-Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Cups


  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make individual servings of creamy, no-bake cheesecake flavored with mint and chocolate. This recipe requires no oven and is simple to assemble.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, for topping


Instructions

  1. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  3. Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each lined muffin cup. Place the tin in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, if using. Beat until combined.
  6. In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the muffin cups.
  9. Refrigerate the cups for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  10. Before serving, top each cheesecake cup with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips.

Notes

  • You can use chocolate wafer crumbs instead of graham crackers for a richer crust flavor.
  • If you do not have peppermint extract, you can use a small amount of mint extract, but taste first as it is stronger.
  • These cups store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 26
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 55