Description
These Peppermint Oreo Cups are a simple, festive treat combining creamy cheesecake-like centers with crunchy Oreo crumbs and sweet white chocolate, finished with a bright hint of peppermint.
Ingredients
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- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 12 ounces white chocolate, melted
- crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies finely and place the crumbs in a large bowl. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Add the softened cream cheese and peppermint extract to the Oreo crumbs. Mix until uniform.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them in muffin tin liners, then freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate and dip each frozen ball into it, then sprinkle crushed peppermint on top before refrigerating until set.
Notes
For extra shine, temper the white chocolate or add a small amount of cocoa butter. Use good-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg