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No Bake Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Bites

December 4, 2017

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This Christmas season often means a lot of preparation, parties, concerts (for me and my fellow musicians anyway!), and late nights.  I’ve created a stunning and easy dessert you can take to the office or the party with a little caffeine boost to keep you going.  Make sure you get one first–they’ll be gone fast!

Trouble staying awake with all the Christmas baking you're doing? Make some of these no-bake mocha mint cheesecake bites. It's an easy mini cheesecake recipe with oreos, candy canes, and Dusty Plains Cold Brew Coffee that's like a party in your mouth. #cheesecake #christmasbaking #holiday #coldbrewcoffee #coffeerecipe #christmas #holidaybaking #nobakecheesecake #cheesecakebites #candycane #oreo

Also, who doesn’t like a good no-bake cheesecake?  And an excuse to crush candy canes with a meat tenderizer?  Just me?  Okay.  *goes back to working out holiday-related frustrations with a meat tenderizer & candy canes.*

Trouble staying awake with all the Christmas baking you're doing? Make some of these no-bake mocha mint cheesecake bites. It's an easy mini cheesecake recipe with oreos, candy canes, and Dusty Plains Cold Brew Coffee that's like a party in your mouth. #cheesecake #christmasbaking #holiday #coldbrewcoffee #coffeerecipe #christmas #holidaybaking #nobakecheesecake #cheesecakebites #candycane #oreo

Even better?  It’s only 7 ingredients: Oreos, butter, Dream Whip, cream cheese, milk, cold brew coffee, and crushed candy canes.  Because no one really has time in the Christmas season for complicated recipes.

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Start by pulsing the Oreos in a food processor.  Put in a bowl and add the melted butter.  Press approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of a lined muffin tin.  Set aside.

In your mixer or another bowl, combine powdered dream whip, milk, and Dusty Plains Cold Brew Coffee.  Whip until soft peaks form.  In another bowl, mix cream cheese with a small amount of the coffee whip until smooth and no lumps remain.  Combine the rest of the coffee and whipped cream mixture.

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Spoon cream cheese mixture equally among 2 muffin tins.  Top with crushed candy canes.  Allow to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or freeze.

If you choose to freeze the cheesecakes, let them thaw for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Looking for more ways to use Cold Brew Coffee?  Try these chia seed puddings or learn how to make the perfect iced coffee.

Trouble staying awake with all the Christmas baking you're doing? Make some of these no-bake mocha mint cheesecake bites. It's an easy mini cheesecake recipe with oreos, candy canes, and Dusty Plains Cold Brew Coffee that's like a party in your mouth. #cheesecake #christmasbaking #holiday #coldbrewcoffee #coffeerecipe #christmas #holidaybaking #nobakecheesecake #cheesecakebites #candycane #oreo

 

Trouble staying awake with all the Christmas baking you're doing? Make some of these no-bake mocha mint cheesecake bites. It's an easy mini cheesecake recipe with oreos, candy canes, and Dusty Plains Cold Brew Coffee that's like a party in your mouth. #cheesecake #christmasbaking #holiday #coldbrewcoffee #coffeerecipe #christmas #holidaybaking #nobakecheesecake #cheesecakebites #candycane #oreo

No Bake Mint Mocha Cheesecake Bites

Yields 24 mini cheesecakes

30 minPrep Time

2 hrCook Time

2 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 box of oreos (36 cookies),
  • 1/2 cup melted butter,
  • 2 envelopes powdered whip topping,
  • 1/2 cup milk,
  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 2 bricks cream cheese
  • 4 crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until they are fine crumbs. Stir in melted butter and distribute amongst two lined muffin tins.
  2. Whip two envelopes of powdered whip topping with milk and cold brew coffee. Do not substitute regular whipping cream or all coffee with the powdered whip topping--it will not work!! Set aside.
  3. Whip cream cheese with a small amount of the whipped cream mixture until smooth. Add in the rest of the whipped cream mixture. Spoon overtop of oreo mixture.
  4. Crush four candy canes and sprinkle on top. Crushed Coffee Crisp tastes great too!

Nutrition

Calories

1075 cal

Fat

106 g

Carbs

26 g

Protein

9 g
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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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About Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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  1. Gaby says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:22 am

    These look SO cute and they sound really easy to make. I'll have to create my own batch this Christmas :)
    Reply
  2. ShootingStarsMag says

    December 5, 2017 at 7:31 am

    Yum! I love little desserts like these. Plus, I'm a big fan of Oreos and peppermint! -Lauren
    Reply
    • ShootingStarsMag says

      December 5, 2017 at 7:32 am

      Whoops, didn't include my blog link! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. :) -Lauren
      Reply
  3. Kristi says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Those look yummy and easy!! I can handle no bakes!
    Reply
  4. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Yum, these look perfect for holiday parties!
    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 5, 2017 at 10:24 am

    HOLY COW!!! I can't stop looking at that picture!!!! Those look amazing and I know my husband would probably eat the whole plate! Cheesecake and mint are two of his most favorite things! :-D
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Aww, thanks so much! I hope your husband likes them if you end up making them.
      Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    December 5, 2017 at 11:45 am

    These look amazing. Pinning this for my family Christmas party!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks for the pin!
      Reply
  7. Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    These look so yummy! I know the coffee lovers in my life would love these.
    Reply
  8. Carolin says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    These look really delicious. I love everything with cheesecake and I've never tried it in combination with mint. Also your pictures are amazing!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you so much!
      Reply
  9. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    December 5, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    Love that these are 'bite sized' - and peppermint cheesecake is definitely a holiday favorite at our house!
    Reply
  10. Cassidy says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    These look absolutely amazing! And, they do not seem hard to make! I will have to try these.
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      They really aren't! The "hardest" thing is getting the cream cheese smooth.
      Reply
  11. Yolanda says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I love that these are cute and small, I would just need to make sure not to eat too many!!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      I know, it's hard not to!
      Reply
  12. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:02 am

    YUM I love mint flavored treats in the winter. (Well...all year round, actually :) ) The fact that these are no- bake makes it even better! Thanks for sharing :)
    Reply
  13. Becca says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:08 am

    Umm, YUUUM! These look so delicious... and I love any recipe that has as few ingredients as possible ?
    Reply
  14. ericka says

    December 6, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Ummm these look so yummy. Im going to make these this weekend and let you know how it turned out.
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      December 6, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Awesome! Please do, I'd love to feature you on my Facebook page.
      Reply
  15. Jazz says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I love the flavors of mint and chocolate together!
    Reply
  16. Jalisa says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    These look so easy to make. Plus it sounds super yummy.
    Reply
  17. Naomi Suchan says

    December 11, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Can I please try one when I come visit tomorrow?! They look super good!
    Reply

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