Just wanted to let you know that these adorable chocolate no bake peppermint cheesecake cups are sponsored by my friends over at Silk!
These No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups are a gluten, grain and dairy free dessert with no sugar added! A healthy, vegan friendly holiday treat!
PIN Chocolate No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups
Creamy dreamy spirals of velvety smooth “cheesecake” goodness hugged by a thin, rich and PERFECTLY crispy CHOCOLATE SHELL.
WITH crunchy, minty CANDY CANES.
Think of a dessert spread, loaded with a healthy ginger snap recipe, some whipped gluten free shortbread cookies, THESE and YOU drinking a festive-spiced-eggnog-drink-perhaps-with-some-rum?
I’ll give you a sec to create that mental picture in your Christmas-loving noggin’.
Okay. You there? Good.
SO COZY RIGHT?
If that whole scene doesn’t scream “HELLO HOLIDAYS” at you, then I just don’t really know how to help you. You probably need to eat a few of these chocolate no bake peppermint cheesecake cups to REALLY feel the mental-picture MAGIC.
Internet friends, I can’t even hide my excitement for these adorable little cups of mint chocolate LOVE.
This recipe for peppermint cheesecake first started as, well, a CHEESECAKE in the sense that I made it in one round springform pan like last year’s mint gluten free cheesecake, minus the baking.
Everyone will love these #vegan No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups this Holiday Season! @LoveMySilkClick To TweetMostly because my oven is on ALL THE TIME during the holiday baking season, and I’ve got spiced paleo cookies coming out of my ears, so improvising something that requires no heat? NECESSARY.
How-EV-er, this dairy free cheesecake was not QUITE firm enough for this not-so-innovative-innovation. It held up SORT of when cut, but didn’t have the FIRMNESS that my inner chocolate mint cheesecake obsessed SOUL wanted it to have, you know?
However, the TASTE? This is where I insert that red “100” emoji about ELEVENTY BILLION TIMES.
Dairy free cream cheese + the perfect amount of sweetness from the monkfruit + that POP of peppermint = sealin’ the deal ALL UP IN MY MOUTH.
Just as everything seemed like it could not get ANY BETTER, a wave of creamy vanilla Silk Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative SWEPT across my tongue.
Dead you guys. Taste buds were DEAD.
Liiike, dead-because-delicious. <– GOOD THINGS.
I foraged on into the land of no bake cheesecakes, put on my “thinking hat” (I don’t actually have one. Just FYI, if you were trying to image what that might look like. It’s hypothetical.) and came to the conclusion that single-serve mini peppermint bark cheesecake was WHERE IT’S AT.
Plus, who doesn’t like mini desserts?
- They’re SO CUTE.
- You can eat more because they’re small
- No need to let these chocolate no bake peppermint cheesecake cups sit overnight which means MUCH LESS time between your face and EATING.
All people of the world who want dessert RIGHT NOW said YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
I feel like you’re looking at the delicate, thin, chocolatey cup and thinking “I can barely even cook toast Taylor, how do you think I can make this a reality in my real-person life?”
Just kidding. I bet you make toast better than I do. That’s one of those simple things that I suck at. I usually start doing eleventy billion other things, forget to check on said toast, and then it’s BURNT.
And, worse, COLD.
However, I have faith in your epic-holiday-dessert-making-skills my friend. You CAN make these chocolate no bake peppermint cheesecake cups.
Real talk: the chocolate cup, although it looks UBER fancy, is STUPID easy to make.
If you can melt chocolate (you can) and if you can use a paintbrush (if I can, you can) then YOU will be the master of the chocolate cup.
You’ll probably be chocolate-cupping E’RYTHANG by the time we’re done here.
Which is, UHHHH, RN.
Your next steps:
- Buy a paintbrush. Feel very “artsy” and CHIC while doing so.
- Get over any bad art class experiences of your youth. People, we’re painting with CHOCOALTE. You can DO IT.
- End with creamy-dreamy, pepperminty and perfectly vanilla flavored cheesecake tickling your Holiday-flavored-food loving taste buds.
Like I said. ALL GOOD THINGS.

Chocolate No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Cups
Total time does not including chilling the cheesecake 3-4 hours.
Ingredients
For the cheesecake:
- 3 Packages of dairy-free cream cheese, softened to room temperature (8 oz each)
- 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp Erythritol Sweetener
- 1 Container Vanilla Silk Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative
- 1 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
For the chocolate cups:
- 8 Oz Dairy-free dark chocolate* Read notes
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Coconut oil
- Crushed candy canes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sweetener until well combined.
Add in the yogurt and peppermint and blend until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours.
To make the cups:
Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl and melt using 30 second intervals and 50% power, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
Use a small paintbrush and brush the chocolate in the center, and up the sides, of 12 muffin liners. It doesn't have to be perfect as you'll be doing more coats. Place the liners into a muffin tin, so they keep their shape, and freeze until form - about 5-8 minutes.
Repeat the process until you've used all the chocolate and the cups have some thickness. **READ NOTES Freeze until totally hard.
Once firm, gently peel away the paper liners. Once you get a good piece, they come off super easy!
Pipe the set cheesecake into the chocolate cups and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. ***
DEVOUR!
Recipe Notes
*you only need 8 oz to make the cups, but I recommend melting 9 or 10 oz, as it makes it easier if you have a little too much! Also make sure you use DARK chocolate or this dessert is a little on the too sweet side!
**If you have an electric griddle (like for pancakes) it helps A LOT if you heat it on very low heat, place a kitchen towel on top, and put your bowl of melted chocolate on top of that. This keeps the chocolate smooth and melted while you work.
***Don't garnish with candy canes until serving, or the colors of the candy canes melt into the cheesecake and it doesn't look as pretty 🙂
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMARTPOINTS: 12 POINTS+: 7. OLD POINTS: 6
(per 1 – not including candy canes)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Adorable! Chocolate mint is one of my favorite things of the season 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Mine too – I could eat it forever!
Laura says
What a perfect little treat to make for guests! Something fun and different than cookies! I’m so grateful for all the dairy-free alternatives out there these days!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl!! Thanks so much <3
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
These are my favorite! So excited to make these this holiday season!
Taylor Kiser says
So hope you looooove!
Sarah says
These are so cute! It’s freezing cold here but even no bake I want one of these, the chocolate mint combo is a favorite in our house!
Taylor Kiser says
Mine too!! These are not SUPER cold, so you won’t get extra frozen. PROMISE!
Emily says
OH BOY! Who couldn’t love no bake cheesecake cups? I love cheesecake, but I don’t make it very often because it’s more of an involved dessert. These look really really yummy Taylor. Oh, and i sent you an email! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You are too sweet! I love how easy no bake is!
Got it and responded! <3
Tori//Gringalicious.com says
Oh, how adorable, Taylor! Happy Holidays, Girl and keep up the sweet and yummy treats. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Taylor Kiser says
And right back at ya chica! Thanks!
Lane & Holly | With Two Spoons says
I love this. And I might be chocolate cupping everything! So excited to try these!
Taylor Kiser says
You have to! The chocolate cup is SO good! Hope you love!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! I love everything in these, can’t wait to make them!
Taylor Kiser says
I so hope you love them!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
Mind blown! No bake cheesecake cups using SILK! Love it!
Taylor Kiser says
YESSS! Thanks girl!
Rachel says
There’s no way I could make these without eating all the ingredients first… these look amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA I am RIGHT THERE with you! It was hard!
Alisa Fleming says
What a brilliant use of yogurt! I bet it adds a nice little tang that dairy-free cream cheese misses sometimes. And I love that you kept these low sugar.
Taylor Kiser says
Yep! The tanginess is just perfection! Thank you!
Lorie says
All I could think of when I saw these was HOW did she make the chocolate cups? Genius! This recipe is ALL MINE. Yum!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha they are SO much easier than they look!!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Oh my goodness, best idea EVER! These would be such a hit with my fam. Definitely going to have to try this recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
Hope you love them!
Sue says
I didn’t know what erythritol was so I Bing’d it and Dr Mercola’s site says this about it:
“Erythritol, when consumed, provides less calories because it is not completely absorbed in your body. This then causes abdominal gas, diarrhea, and headaches.”
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/05/26/what-is-erythritol-doing-in-vitamin-water.aspx
I love your site and your recipes, I’ve made a lot of them, plus you are sooo funny! Sorry about the erythritol but I thought you’d want to know.
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Sue!
First of all, I am so glad you love my site and recipes and think my crazyness is funny! 🙂
Erythritol CAN have those affects on people, but totally not everyone! It doesn’t affect me in the least – especially when only consuming trace amounts. It’s one of those things people need to try out to see how they respond! 🙂 But thanks for the heads up!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
How delicious are these!!! They are so pretty and festive and love how they are dairy free with Silk!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
The little servings means I can eat 5 or 6 of these, right?
Taylor Kiser says
EXACTLY! 😉
Katie | Good Life Eats says
This is my favorite flavor combo this time of year. Must try!
Taylor Kiser says
Mine too! Hope you love!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These little cups are almost too pretty to eat.
Taylor Kiser says
So glad you think so!
alyssa | everydaymaven says
These are so cute and would be great for a party!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Alyssa!
Nicole says
These are super cute! I just love tiny desserts, especially when they are dairy free 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
I am right there with ya!
Tanya Schroeder says
These are adorable and they looks so easy!
Taylor Kiser says
They are! Thanks!
Terri - Love and Confections says
So fun and festive! These would be perfect to bring to my cookie/candy exchange in a few weeks!
Taylor Kiser says
I think so too! Thank ya!
Julianne says
This is such a great dairy free options for my friends! Thanks for the recommendation!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so welcome!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
These treats are simply adorable!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Brenda!