Description
Creamy, festive, and layered with Christmas flavour, this Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Verrine combines silky vanilla cheesecake mousse, rich chocolate layers, and crushed candy canes for the ultimate holiday dessert. Inspired by classic peppermint bark, it delivers all the flavours of the season in an elegant glass.
Perfect for Christmas Eve, cookie exchanges, holiday dessert buffets, and festive entertaining.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
- ¼ cup chocolate pudding
- or
- ¼ cup chocolate Greek yogurt
Peppermint Layer
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Garnish
- Additional crushed candy canes
- Chocolate shavings
- Mini peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare cheesecake mixture:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. - Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Assemble verrines:
- Spoon chocolate pudding into the bottom of each glass.
- Add a layer of cheesecake mousse.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips.
- Repeat layers if desired.
- Garnish:
Finish with extra crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings. - Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Storage
- Cheesecake layer: 3 days refrigerated
- Chocolate layer: 3 days refrigerated
- Candy canes: store separately until serving
Assemble within 24 hours for best texture.
Beauty Benefits
- Greek yogurt helps support a balanced complexion through probiotics.
- Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that help combat environmental stressors.
- Peppermint helps stimulate circulation for a healthy winter glow.
- Cream cheese provides fats that support skin softness during the dry winter season.
