5 from 12 votes
Chocolate No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups
Chocolate No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups are creamy peppermint-flavored dairy-free cheesecakes set inside hand-crafted dark chocolate cups. The texture combines smooth, cooling peppermint filling with crisp, rich chocolate shells, offering a refreshing contrast ideal for festive occasions. The chocolate cups are formed by multiple chocolate layers hardened in muffin liners, creating a firm vessel for the chilled cheesecake mixture.
Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
People
Calories:
130 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cheesecake:
- 3 cream cheese softened to room temperature (8 ounces each, dairy-free, package
- 1/2 cup erythritol sweetener plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 almond milk yogurt Vanilla Silk brand, yogurt alternative, container
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
For the chocolate cups:
- 8 ounces dark chocolate dairy-free
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- candy canes for garnish (optional, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sweetener until well combined.
- Add in the yogurt and peppermint and blend until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours.
Cup of Yum
To make the cups:
- Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl and melt using 30 second intervals and 50% power, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
- Use a small paintbrush and brush the chocolate in the center, and up the sides, of 12 muffin liners. It doesn't have to be perfect as you'll be doing more coats. Place the liners into a muffin tin, so they keep their shape, and freeze until form - about 5-8 minutes.
- Repeat the process until you've used all the chocolate and the cups have some thickness. **READ NOTES Freeze until totally hard.
- Once firm, gently peel away the paper liners. Once you get a good piece, they come off super easy!
- Pipe the set cheesecake into the chocolate cups and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. ***
- DEVOUR!
Notes
- Melt 9 to 10 ounces of dark chocolate to ensure sufficient coating for sturdy cups.
- Use dark chocolate to avoid overly sweet dessert balance.
- Keep candy cane garnish off until serving to prevent color bleeding into cheesecake.
- Use a low heat source like a warmed griddle to keep melted chocolate smooth while layering cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
136mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.