Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls coated in chocolate and decorated with spearmint leaves and red Smarties!
A fun and delicious recipe to make with the kids this Christmas.
Say hello to one of our very favourite Christmas recipes!
These Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls are made with just 5 ingredients and are just as popular with the kids as they are with adults!
Just like our Thermomix Peppermint Crisp Fudge, Mars Bar Cheesecake and Festive Jelly Slice, these Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls are sure to make your Christmas extra delicious!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Who could resist the deliciousness of these decadent Christmas cheesecake balls!
- Homemade Food Gifts - These Thermomix Christmas Peppermint Cheesecake Balls make a great gift for teachers, friends and family as well as being the perfect dessert to take along to a Christmas party.
- 5 Ingredients - forget about making a super long shopping list, these cheesecake balls require just 5 ingredients!
- No-Bake - there's no need to turn the oven on with these yummy no-bake cheesecake balls.
- Australian Classic - Arnotts Mint Slice biscuits combined with cream cheese are used to make these Peppermint Cheesecake Balls.
What You Need
Just 5 ingredients!
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Mint Slice Biscuits - made by Arnotts and popular here in Australia
- Cream Cheese - choose a block of full fat cream cheese (like Philly)
- Melted Chocolate - milk or dark
- Spearmint Leaves - chopped in half
- Red Smarties - or M&Ms
Step By Step Instructions
Follow our simple instructions for the perfect Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls!
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Crush The Biscuits
Place the biscuits into the Thermomix bowl and crush on Speed 7.
Step 2 - Add The Cream Cheese
Add the softened cream cheese and mix to combine.
Step 3 - Chill
Chill the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step 4 - Roll Into Balls
Roll the chilled mixture into balls and place on a flat baking tray.
Chill for a further 30 minutes (if needed).
Step 5 - Decorate
Dip the cheesecake balls into the melted chocolate.
Decroate with halved spearmint leaves and a red Smartie or M&M.
Chill until set.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for the perfect Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls!
- Chill The Mixture - make sure your cheesecake balls are quite solid before dipping them into the chocolate, otherwise they will fall apart.
- Dipping The Cheesecake Balls Into Chocolate - I find poking a skewer into the base of the balls makes it easier to dip them into the melted chocolate. Alternatively, you can use a fork.
- Use full fat (not light) cream cheese - as it sets firmer.
- Storing - store cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing - freeze leftover cheesecake balls for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in the fridge before consuming.
FAQ
Mint Slice biscuits are a famous variety of biscuits made by Arnotts in Australia. They have a soft mint filling, covered in a crunchy chocolate biscuit and a smooth melted chocolate coating. If you can't buy Arnott's Mint Slice biscuits, you can use any peppermint flavoured cooked you like.
Great question! These are readily available in supermarkets (here in Australia) particularly in the lead up to Christmas. If you can't find spearmint leaves, you can use any soft jellies or lolly snakes.
Sure thing! Use a food processor or blender to make the biscuit/cheesecake mixture and then melt the chocolate on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Thermomix Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake Balls
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 200 g Arnotts Mint Slice biscuits
- 250 g cream cheese softened
- 200 g milk chocolate or dark chocolate
- 20 red Smarties or M&Ms
- 20 peppermint leaf lollies halved
Instructions
- Line a baking tray (or large plate) with baking paper and set aside until needed.
- Place the Mint Slice biscuits into the Thermomix bowl and blitz for 5 seconds, Speed 7.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 5 or until combined (use the spatula through the MC hole to help mix). Chill the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes (this will make it much easier to roll into balls).
- Roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into balls and place onto the prepared tray. Chill the balls in the freezer for a further 30 minutes.
- Place the chocolate into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2. Pour the melted chocolate into a small and deep ramekin or bowl.
- Remove the balls from the freezer. One by one, poke a skewer into the bottom of the balls, then dip into the melted chocolate.
- Place back onto the tray and decorate by adding one red Smartie or M&M plus two halved pieces of spearmint leaves. Repeat until all the balls are coated and decorated.
- Store in the fridge until needed.
Notes
- Chill The Mixture - make sure your cheesecake balls are quite solid before dipping them into the chocolate, otherwise they will fall apart.
- Dipping The Cheesecake Balls Into Chocolate - I find poking a skewer into the base of the balls makes it easier to dip them into the melted chocolate. Alternatively, you can use a fork.
- Use full fat (not light) cream cheese - as it sets firmer.
- Storing - store cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing - freeze leftover cheesecake balls for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in the fridge before consuming.
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