Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake (No-Bake)

This no-bake chocolate-peppermint cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for the holidays or any time you’re craving a creamy, decadent dessert. With a rich, chocolatey crust and a smooth, refreshing peppermint filling, this dessert is easy to make and sure to impress. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for various dietary needs. Enjoy the layers of chocolatey goodness, and the refreshing peppermint twist that makes each bite irresistible.

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No-Bake Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake

Prep Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate crust

• 1-1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Peppermint filling

• 1-1/2 cups raw cashews
• 1 can full fat canned coconut milk
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure peppermint extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Chocolate sauce

• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil melted

Instructions

1. Make crust by adding ingredients to bowl and mixing until well combined. Press crust into 8-in. cake pan lined with parchment paper and smooth with another piece of parchment paper.
2. Make cheesecake filling by adding ingredients to high-speed blender and blending until creamy.
3. Pour filling over crust and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.
4. Once frozen, remove cheesecake from freezer and let defrost for several minutes.
5. Prepare chocolate sauce by adding ingredients to bowl and mixing until smooth.
6. Drizzle sauce over cheesecake, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy, slice, and serve. Store in freezer.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 166mg7%

Potassium 266mg8%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 78mg8%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.