It’s the time of year when peppermint flavors start to show up in everything from coffee to candy canes. So it’s only natural that we’d start thinking about incorporating them into our holiday baking. These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars is a great way to get your peppermint fix without turning on the oven.
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars are filled with delicious ingredients like crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, condensed milk and peppermint candy. Served in individual jars, this dessert is fantastic to serve at parties.
I can’t believe the holidays are just around the corner. During this time of the year, I love baking up a storm, and giving delicious treats to friends and neighbors.
Recently, I came up with these No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars and they’ve definitely become a favorite in our household. With every bite, you get the unique taste and aroma of peppermint, and also the sweetness from the combination of cream cheese and condensed milk. Plus, the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies make for the perfect cheesecake crust!
Holiday Recipes, Galore!
I constantly bake during the holiday season. Once this time of year rolls around, I can’t help but feel the holiday spirit… especially when I’m in the kitchen!
If you’re loving the look of my homemade no-bake peppermint cheesecake, then you’ll also love these other holiday recipes of mine:
Old Fashioned Iced Sugar Cookies
Jammy Almond Thumbprint Cookies
What Size Jars Should I Use For This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake?
Mason jars come in a variety of sizes and some notable ones include 4, 8, 16, 28 and 32 oz.
As listed in our recipe instructions below, the larger the jar, the more crust should be added to the recipe. We used two types of jars: some that were 4 oz in size, and others that were 8 oz in size. If you go for a larger size, like the 16 oz, you will want to add an extra layer of cookie crumbs at the halfway mark of your jar.
Are There Ingredient Alternatives For This Peppermint Cheesecake?
Yes, absolutely! For the crust, you can also use vanilla cookies, Biscoff cookies, chocolate cookies or crushed graham crackers as a base.
How Do I Crush The Cookies For The Crust?
You can either use a rolling pin or a food processor to turn your cookies into crumbs.
When using the rolling pin method, place the cookies in a zip freezer bag and crush with your rolling pin.
What Do I Need To Make This No-Bake Dessert?
Please see below for the ingredients and kitchen tools you’ll need to make these delicious cheesecakes-in-a-jar. For the specific measurements, refer to our recipe card below.
Kitchen Supplies Needed
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling pin, knife, food processor
- Mixing spoon
- Mason jars
Ingredients Needed
- Chocolate sandwich cookies
- Butter
- Cool Whip
- Cream cheese
- Cookie fillings (from your sandwich cookies)
- Condensed milk
- Peppermint candies
How to Make No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars
Okay, folks: the moment you’ve been waiting for! Here is my surefire recipe for the tastiest No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars!
Begin by making the crust: open each sandwich cookie and remove the filling and set aside (you will use them so stop eating them!). Crush cookies by beating with rolling pin or blitz in a food processor. Add to a bowl along with melted butter. Mix together and set aside.
For the cheesecake filling, begin by beating cream cheese, cookie filling and vanilla until smooth.
Next, add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated with one another.
Fold in half of the container of Cool Whip.
Once combined, add the remaining Cool Whip and fold. Next, add the crushed peppermint. Fold until the streaks are gone.
Place the filling in the fridge for approximately 15-20 minutes. This will allow the filling to firm slightly. Taste it…we know you want to!
Add the cookie crumb crust mixture to the bottom of each mason jar.
Scoop the filling into a piping bag and pipe it into the mason jar, right on top of the cookie crust.
For larger jars, add cookie crumble half way and then top with more filling.
Refrigerate until you are ready to serve and enjoy! You can serve as is or garnish with mini candy canes!
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars are filled with delicious ingredients like crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, condensed milk and peppermint candy. Served in individual jars, this dessert is fantastic to serve at parties.
Ingredients
For the Crumble
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies finely crushed, filling removed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- Cookie filling from 12 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container frozen Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/2 - 1 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed
Instructions
- Begin by making the crust: open each sandwich cookie and remove the filling and set aside. Crush cookies by beating with rolling pin or blitz in a food processor. Add to a bowl along with melted butter. Mix together and set aside.
- For the cheesecake filling, begin by beating cream cheese, cookie filling and vanilla until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated with one another.
- Fold in half of the container of Cool Whip.
- Once combined, add the remaining Cool Whip and fold. Next, add the crushed peppermint. Fold until the streaks are gone.
- Place the filling in the fridge for approximately 15-20 minutes. This will allow the filling to firm slightly.
- Add the cookie crumb crust to the bottom of each mason jar.
- Scoop the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the mason jar, right on top of the cookie crust.
- For larger jars add cookie crumble half way and then top with more filling.
Notes
We made our crushed peppermint look like dust because we wanted to have a really smooth texture. Keep this in mind when you are crushing them up.
You can use vanilla cookies, Biscoff cookies, chocolate cookies or crushed graham crackers as a base.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 453Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 21gProtein: 8g
Nutrition info included as a guide. No guarantees are made that the information is accurate.
