No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

This No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and filled with the flavors of the holiday season. From the Oreo cookie crust, to the peppermint candies and white chocolate ganache on top, this sweet treat is a must-make for dessert!

1. Christmas Vacation
2. Prancer
3. Home Alone (1 and 2)
4. A Christmas Story
5. The Santa Clause

I’d say those would round out my top five favorite Christmas movies. Of course, then there’s Elf, The Family Man, The Family Stone, and a whole slew of other movies that I absolutely love, especially during the holidays.

And that doesn’t count the made-for-TV movies (I’m looking at you Hallmark Channel and Lifetime) that always draw me in. I’m a Christmas movie fanatic, and I’m proud of it!

Speaking of TV movies, have you noticed how early some channels started airing their holiday shows? Now, I’m all for Christmas, but the Hallmark channel started their “countdown to Christmas” in October, and then starting on November 1st, aired their holiday movies in the afternoons and evening. Just a teeny bit early, considering they play it 24/7.

But, anyways, I’m off my soapbox now (and probably off to watch a Christmas movie, too)!

Let’s get serious and talk about some dessert. Some rich and decadent cheesecake, to be exact.

This No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and filled with the flavors of the holiday season. From the Oreo cookie crust, to the peppermint candies and white chocolate ganache on top, this sweet treat is a must-make for dessert!

And if you’ve been hanging around here long enough, you know I’m ALL about cheesecakes. From this Peanut Butter Cup version, to this Pumpkin Trifle and this Greek Yogurt Strawberry Cheesecake Dip, and that French Toast, I love it all. And you do, too, because cheesecakes are one of my most popular recipes on Pumpkin ‘N Spice!

And since we could all use a little less time in the kitchen and a little more time with our loved ones, especially during the craziness of the holidays, I figured a no-bake cheesecake was the way to go.

In less than 15 minutes, you can have this cheesecake prepped and ready to pop into the refrigerator. Sounds pretty good, right?

Filled with a hint of peppermint, studded with peppermint candies, and topped with a rich, white chocolate ganache, this No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is decadently rich and delicious. I mean, white chocolate ganache…could that get any better? And I won’t tell if you take a spoonful (or three) when glazing this cake.

And let’s not forget about the Oreo cookie crust. I used the “winter red” Oreos, just to give it a more festive touch, but any chocolate sandwich cookie will do.

So, if you’re a cheesecake and peppermint lover like I am, then what are you waiting for? This easy, no-bake dessert will be the hit of the holiday season, I guarantee it!

Looking for more cheesecake recipes? I’ve got you covered!

• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Blueberry Cheesecake Pops
• {No-Churn} Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

P.S. Check out my very first E-CookBook, 30+ Twenty Minute Meals: From Breakfast to Desserts and Everything in Between, designed with you in mind!

Yields 8 slices

No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

This No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and filled with the flavors of the holiday season. From the Oreo cookie crust, to the peppermint candies and white chocolate ganache on top, this sweet treat is a must-make for dessert!

4 hr, 20 Prep Time

4 hr, 20 Total Time

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Ingredients

Crust
• 1 (15.25 ounce) package Oreo cookies, ground into crumbs (I used the "Winter Red" variety, but any kind will do)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
• 24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 drops red food coloring
• 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping, such as Cool Whip
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, plus more for topping
White Chocolate Ganance
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 ounces white chocolate wafers or bar (if using a bar, finely chop)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
2. Press crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. Place in refrigerator to firm up while preparing filling.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add red food coloring and stir to combine.
5. Fold in whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy until completely combined.
6. Spread filling evenly into prepared cookie crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
7. To make the white chocolate ganache, in a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until boiling.
8. Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate until completely melted.
9. Set aside to cool.
10. Pour over chilled cheesecake and lightly spread with a spatula. Top with more crushed peppermint candy, if desired.
11. Refrigerate until firm.
12. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from my No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

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