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Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake

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This Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for busy holiday nights. Easy, no bake, and full of peppermint goodness makes it disappear in a hurry.

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For the past few years I just cannot get enough of the Andes Peppermint Crunch Chips…and this year I am STILL completely hooked on them.

I mean can you tell what my favorite thing to bake with is right now?  Just take a look at these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies, these Peppermint Chip Brownies, and these Peppermint Mocha Cookie Dough Truffle Bars, and tell me what the common theme is.

If you guessed a certain peppermint chip, you win the prize!  Ding ding ding!    

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This dessert was one that I made a couple years ago for a dinner we had at church.  Honestly, this simple little no bake cheesecake got more comments and compliments than anything else I had made, so I couldn’t wait to share this recipe.

But, I didn’t take pictures of the first no bake cheesecake, so I had to wait until I could make another one and do some pictures.  

Hooray for a teen progressive dinner because I made another Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake and sent it out the door.  Teens don’t mind that you send cheesecake that has been hacked into for picture purposes.  

At least that’s what I’m telling myself.

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This peppermint cheesecake is so easy to make. It should only take you about 15 minutes from start to finish.  It will need a little bit of time in the fridge to set up though.

Supplies needed to make a Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake:

  • Oreo cookies
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • Andes Mint Crunch Chips
  • Cool Whip
  • food processor
  • 9×13 pan
  • spatula

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How to make a Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake:

Break the cookies in half and place them in the food processor. Leave the filling in the cookies!!! I like to use a Ninja Food Processor for this part. The machine does all the work for you in seconds.  

Add melted butter and press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 pan.

Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and extracts together until creamy.

Place the peppermint chips and a little bit of shortening in a microwave safe bowl.  The shortening helps to thin the chocolate out a little.  It also keeps the chocolate from seizing when you melt it down.  Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Heat another 15-20 seconds and stir until melted and creamy.

Pour the melted chocolate immediately into the cream cheese mixture and beat in. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to get all the chocolate mixed in.

Fold in an 8 ounce container of thawed Cool Whip gently and then spread the mixture on the prepared crust.

Cover the cheesecake with more Cool Whip and sprinkle peppermint chips on the top.  Place it in the refrigerator for a little while to set up.

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More easy peppermint desserts you may enjoy:

This easy Peppermint Cookies and Cream Fudge is loaded with cookies chunks and peppermint swirls. It’s a must make this holiday season!!!

Peppermint Oreo Bark is an easy treat to make. Layers of chocolate and peppermint bits make this sweet candy disappear in a hurry.

A slice of this White Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Cake and a cup of coffee is a delicious dessert to serve your holiday guests.

Two layers of chocolate make this Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Fudge a pretty no bake holiday treat for your parties.

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Yield: 24 pieces of cheesecake

Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake

Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake
This Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for busy holiday nights. Easy, no bake, and full of peppermint goodness makes it disappear in a hurry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (30 cream filled cookies)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups Andes Peppermint Crunch Chips, divided
  • 2 teaspoons shortening
  • 2 - 8 ounce containers Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Refrigerate while making the filling.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and extracts until creamy.
  3. Place 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat for an additional 20-30 seconds. Stir until melted and creamy.
  4. Pour the melted chips into the cream cheese mixture. Beat immediately until the melted chips are combined with the cream cheese.
  5. Fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip until mixed in. Spoon the cheesecake evenly over the crust.
  6. Spread the other container of Cool Whip over the top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle with the remaining Andes pieces.
  7. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set up. Cut into 24 squares. Refrigerate in a sealed container.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 334 Total Fat: 24g Saturated Fat: 15g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 158mg Carbohydrates: 27g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 21g Protein: 4g
© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Christmas Recipes
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*The post and recipe for this Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake was originally published on December 15, 2014. The pictures and post has been updated and republished on December 12, 2018.

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Comments

      • Susan says

        December 11, 2016 at 7:28 AM

        All stores are sold out of peppermint chips. I purchased the green Andes mint chips and mint flavoring instead of peppermint.Do you think that would be good! Is there a way to make the peppermint chips with crushed candy canes and chocolate bits? I really wanted to try this desert for a function tonight 🙁

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        • Jocelyn says

          December 11, 2016 at 2:23 PM

          I am having a hard time finding the peppermint baking bits here too. I have seen the Andes peppermint mints at Target and you could chop those up in place of the bits. I think the mint chips would be amazing too. Just know that it will be brown cheesecake.

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          • Susan says

            December 11, 2016 at 8:51 PM

            The Andes green mint bits were great and I used mint extract instead of peppermint. The filling was brown because of the chocolate in the mint chips but was a hit!

        • Jodie says

          December 22, 2016 at 12:51 PM

          World Market sells them. In fact, I just called to see if my local store has them in stock with only 3 days until Christmas and they do! I’m on my way to get some now! 🙂

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          • Jocelyn says

            December 22, 2016 at 1:07 PM

            Yay! That’s awesome to hear they still have them in stock! I need to run out to my local store and see if they have them too!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  2. Mir says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    You make the prettiest pink desserts, Jocelyn! And yay for baking it again after losing your pics. That takes determination. But you had to share this one. It’s amazing!

    Reply

  17. marcie says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    I’ve been eating chocolate and peppermint treats by the truckload, but I’m not even close to getting tired of them yet. This cheesecake looks incredible!

    Reply

  22. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    First off, I am so sorry about your computer. That totally sucks. And then to lose so many pictures. Agh! Just what you need during one of the busiest times of the year. But I am glad that you made these again, so you could photograph them because it looks delish!! Pinned! Yum Yum Yum!

    Reply

    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Hi, Angie. That is seriously sad that you can’t get these yummy peppermint crunch chips, but let’s see if we can get this dessert close without using them. You will need to use white chocolate chips in place of the peppermint crunch chips. And then yes, add some crushed candy cane into the mixture. Now it will be white, so if you want it pink, you will need to use a pink food coloring. I hope that helps 🙂

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        • Jocelyn says

          December 24, 2018 at 1:15 PM

          I think as long as you chop the kisses up and get the right amount of “chips” it should work just fine. Keep me posted on how it is and Merry Christmas!

          Reply

          • Stephanie says

            December 24, 2018 at 2:32 PM

            They worked great! They melted easily too…a good option if you can’t find Andes anywhere. Merry Christmas to you as well.

  28. Sue says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I made these for a Christmas party last weekend. They were a hit with everyone. Super easy to make too. Will make this again!

    Reply

  29. Ruthie norton says

    August 11, 2018 at 4:01 PM

    These look like a great “cool” summer treat – can’t find Andes peppermints anywhere -what gives? Is this exclusively a holiday item?

    Reply

    • Jocelyn says

      August 11, 2018 at 10:34 PM

      I believe the Andes peppermint crunch pieces are only a seasonal item. You can make this with the regular Andes baking chips, but obviously the taste will be a mint flavor and it will be brown instead of pink.

      Reply

  32. Natasha Kravchuk says

    December 12, 2018 at 3:05 PM

    I love everything about this – each layer is so delicious and the color makes this so festive for Christmas!

    Reply

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