WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE BITES

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These cheesecake bites are my favorite holiday treat, perfect for large parties! A family favorite and one of my most requested recipes. You can also use this recipe to make the cheesecake whole instead of the bites, enjoy!

Provided by Amanda Heinrich

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c sugar, plus
1/4 c sugar, divided
5 Tbsp butter, melted
3 pkg (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs (room temperature)
4 oz white chocolate baking squares, melted
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip
1 bag andes red & white mints, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F if using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.
  • 2. Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the melted butter. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop about half a spoonful of the the crumb mixture into each mini muffin cup; press firmly using the bottom of a shot glass or similar object. Bake approximately 8 minutes.
  • 3. Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in melted chocolate and the peppermint extract. Fill each cup by transferring cheesecake mixture to a gallon size ziploc bag and cutting one of the corners.
  • 4. Bake 27 - 28 minutes or until set; cool completely before removing from pan. Use a knife to carefully pop out the bites from the pan. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 5. Top with the cool whip and chopped Andes mints. Store in refrigerator.

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