This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake starts with a thick Oreo crust. The peppermint cheesecake filling is topped off with a chocolate ganache and a dollop of whipped cream.
This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated in 2017.
I am all about no-bake desserts this time of year. Why spend hours you don’t have in the kitchen? This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with chocolate glaze is the perfect dish to serve after a holiday dinner.
No-bake cheesecakes are so amazing. With just a few ingredients, you can make a mouthwatering dessert to serve to your guests. This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake starts with a thick Oreo crust. The peppermint cheesecake filling is topped off with a chocolate ganache and a dollop of whipped cream.
For the filling, I used two package of cream cheese mixed with Cool Whip and some heavy whipping cream. I have made no-bake cheesecakes with both homemade whipped cream and also Cool Whip. If you prefer to make this recipe with homemade whipped cream, you need about 2 cups prepared.
My favorite holiday candies by far are Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses. I love the white chocolate mixed with subtle peppermint flavor. For this recipe, I chopped the kisses into pieces and mixed them in the filling. I saved a few to top this cheesecake with as well. You just need a sharp knife.
The glaze is adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction. I only altered the amount of chocolate chips that I used. This glaze is awesome because it stays soft, even in the refrigerator! It’s the same glaze I used for my Brownie Brittle Grasshopper Pie.
This recipe is over the top packed with peppermint flavor. It is perfectly offset with the Oreo crust and chocolate glaze. Peppermint and chocolate are the ultimate combination of flavors!
Follow Beyond Frosting:
Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram
If you love no-bake recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, No-Bake Treats!
Helpful tools for this recipe:
Americolor Soft Gel Paste Food Color, 9-Inch Springform Pan, Hershey’s Holiday Kisses
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 package (14oz) Oreos
- ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter
- 2 packages (16oz) Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoons Peppermint extract
- ½ cup, chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses
- 1 container Cool Whip (8oz)
- Red food coloring (optional)
For the glaze
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 12–16 Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray, and then wiping gently with a paper towel.
- Grind the cookies into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Pour the melted butter over the cookie crumbs and stir until the crumbs are well coated.
- Pour the crumbs into your springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and up on the sides to create a thick crust. Refrigerate or freeze the crust while you are preparing the filling.
- Remove cream cheese from fridge. If you have time, allow it to come to room temperature. Otherwise, soften in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft but not melted. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy and free of any clumps. Add the sugar and heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract and beat for another 60 seconds. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Chop the peppermint chocolate into small pieces and add into the cheesecake batter. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Cool Whip and mix until the cream cheese and Cool Whip are well combined. Add a drop of red food coloring and beat until incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared Oreo crust.
- Prepare the glaze by combining dark chocolate chips, corn syrup, butter and water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45-60 seconds. Stir vigorously until smooth. Pour the glaze over cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
- Place the metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to chill. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until the cream starts to thicken. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe the border of the cheesecake with whipped cream and top with Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses.
Filed Under:
Wowwwww, this is stunning!! And I am loving the combination of cake and cheesecake!
Thank you so much!
This is blowing my mind right now. I was looking for a little treat to make myself this weekend, along the lines of peppermint cheesecake, and this is so much more spectacular than I could have imagined! Cannot wait to try this!
This sounds easy and delicious. How far in advance can I make this and would I just keep it in the refrigerator or would I freeze it?
Hi Maureen- It will last at least 3 days. Any longer than that and I would freeze it.
A no-bake cheesecake AND peppermint? Count me in! I’ll have to make this one for one of our holiday parties this season!
This is absolutely gorgeous girl!!! I love a good no bake cheesecake and of course peppermint and chocolate is always a fun favorite of mine this time of year!!!
Crazy delicious, and easy to boot? Love it, my friend.
Oh thank you!! Happy holidays!
So freaking gorgeous! OMG!
Thanks girl!
Julianne, I’m all about easier no-bake desserts over the holidays!! this peppermint cheesecake is awesome!! Looks so good and festive!!!
Thanks Alice! Happy Holidays!
This cake looks fabulous! I can’t concentrate on the pies I am supposed to be baking when I keep seeing delicious peppermint treats like this cake!!!
HAHA! What are these pies you speak of?!
YUM! Love the oreo crust, and those stripey kisses are adorable!!!
Thanks girl! Happy holidays!
I so wish that pate were mine!! I love having a no bake dessert option, because yes, the holidays are stressful enough! I love the pink filling and the chocolate/peppermint combo-an absolute favorite!
Thanks Tanya, I would gladly share with you, and I can’t say that about everyone!
I love those candy cane kisses, Julianne! They’re easier to work with than candy canes and they taste better!
This cake is beautiful. Staggeringly so!
Tell me about it! They are dangerous to keep in the house!
This is just fantastic Julianne! Such a pretty cheesecake! Pinned and will be sharing on FB 🙂
Thank you Trish!! Happy holidays to you!
Umm….YUM!! Definitely making this for the holidays!! Looks delish! 🙂 Pinned!
That’s awesome Anna! Thank you!
No bake is perfect for this time of year – love this! Peppermint and chocolate is one of my favorite combos!
Yet another reason why we are meant to be 😉