If you love creamy, refreshing holiday treats, these Peppermint Cheesecake Bars are about to become your new Christmas dessert obsession!

With a buttery Oreo cookie crust, a light and creamy peppermint cheesecake layer, and plenty of crushed candy canes on top, this festive dessert combines cool peppermint flavor with the elegance of a classic cheesecake bar.

They slice beautifully, hold up well on dessert trays, and bring a bright, merry pop of color to any holiday gathering — no special baking skills required! For more festive peppermint recipes, be sure to check out our chocolate peppermint mousse cups and candy cane pie!

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking! Follow on FB for new recipe updates!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Chill Time: 3 hours

Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

Crust

25 Oreo cookies, crushed
5 tbsp melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
1–2 drops red food coloring (for a pink swirl, optional)

Topping

1 cup whipped topping
Crushed candy canes
Chocolate curls (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form the crust.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add sour cream, vanilla, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using). Mix until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid overbeating.
Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Top with whipped topping and crushed candy canes before slicing.