No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake
A festive and creamy no-bake dessert featuring a rich Oreo crust, smooth peppermint cheesecake filling, and a touch of holiday cheer with crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday parties or as a decadent treat!
Ingredients
- - 24 Oreo cookies finely crushed
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- - 16 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1 cup powdered sugar
- - 1 tsp peppermint extract
- - 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
- - 1/2 cup crushed candy canes plus more for topping
- - Optional: whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed Oreos and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in peppermint extract and gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until fully combined.
- Stir in crushed candy canes.
- Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional crushed candy canes and whipped cream if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use mint-flavored Oreos for an extra peppermint kick.
- For clean slices, wipe the knife with a warm, damp cloth between cuts.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.