Peeps Mini Cheesecakes

This delicious Easter cheesecake recipe is so much fun!

By: Erin Schmit from ourtableforseven.com

Peeps Mini Cheesecakes

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By: Erin Schmit from ourtableforseven.com

If you're looking for an Easter dessert that's almost too cute to be allowed, you are in the right place!

These adorable Peeps Mini Cheesecakes will "wow" everyone at your holiday table. Topped with those classic colorful marshmallows, they are bright, cheery, and bound to earn compliments.

And, these mini cheesecakes don't just look great. They taste great, too! You'll have to scroll down to see what the secret ingredient is for the "crust," but we can guarantee that you're going to love it. Then there's the rich, creamy cheesecake that's seriously easy to make. Each bite is a little bit of perfection!

Enjoy making these delicious Peeps Mini Cheesecakes for your Easter table this year. You'll be glad you did!

See this recipe where it was originally published on Table for Seven!

Serves12

Preparation Time1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces whipped topping (ex: Cool Whip/Tru Whip)
12 Oreo cookies
green sprinkles
12 Peeps marshmallow bunnies
1 cup chocolate chips

Peeps Mini Cheesecakes

Recipe

Lay Peeps on flat rimmed baking sheet and place in freezer.
Place cupcake liners into a 12 count cupcake pan. Place 1 Oreo cookie in the bottom of the pan.
Beat cream cheese, whipped topping and sugar until well combined.
Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly on top of each cookie.
Refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Microwave at 30 seconds intervals to avoid burning.
One at a time, dip the bottom of the frozen Peeps into the melted chocolate. Then, place on a parchment lined baking sheet to set. Be sure they are set before placing on top of your cheesecakes.
Sprinkle tops of cheesecakes with green sprinkles, then, place a chocolate dipped Peep on top before serving.