Creamy, festive peppermint cheesecake bites with a graham cracker crust, perfect for holiday treats or parties.

Scale

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Optional: mini chocolate chips for garnish

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1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into mini muffin liners. Chill 10 minutes.

2. Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract; beat until creamy.

3. Fold in whipped cream until combined.

4. Spoon cheesecake mixture over crust; smooth tops.

5. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.

6. Chill 2 hours until firm.

7. Optional: garnish with mini chocolate chips.

Use chocolate cookie crumbs for chocolate crust.

Drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra decadence.

Increase peppermint extract for stronger flavor.

Make ahead and refrigerate.

Swap crushed peppermint for festive sprinkles.