Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

Want the perfect bite size dessert for your next party? These easy Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites make the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table!

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword bite size cheesecakes, bite size desserts, cheesecake bites, chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites, mini cheesecake

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Ingredients

3/4 cup AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Baking Chocolate
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
30 phyllo shells
Crushed candy canes or peppermint sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Pour heavy cream into a large bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, then place in refrigerator.
Combine cream cheese and sugar in a separate mixing bowl.
Using the paddle attachment for your stand mixer (or a regular hand mixer), mix ingredients on medium speed until blended. Add peppermint extract and continue to mix the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is completely melted. Add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
Fold whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture. Continue to mix gently until well blended.
Refrigerate the cheesecake mixture while you prepare the shells.
Place 3/4 cup of AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Baking Chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between each, until completely melted and smooth.
Dip phyllo shells upside down into the melted chocolate, just enough to coat the rim. Add a few peppermint sprinkles or crushed peppermint candies. Be sure to add them before the chocolate dries or they won't stick.
Add cheesecake to icing bag and pipe into phyllo shells.
Enjoy!

Notes

Don't have phyllo shells? This can also double as a dessert dip! Serve it in a festive bowl with cookies or pretzel sticks for dipping. You can also pour the cheesecake filling into a cookie crumb or graham cracker crust to make a full size dessert.

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