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Delicious Peppermint Cheesecake Bars Without Baking

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bars Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined baking dish and refrigerate.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Spread the filling over the prepared crust evenly.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.