Gluten Free Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars Delight!
Deliciously rich and creamy gluten-free chocolate peppermint cheesecake bars, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 ½ teaspoons.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg