If you love Peppermint Mocha Season, then you will enjoy this Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball. It’s an easy no-bake dessert that can even be made gluten-free, too! This creamy dessert is perfect to add to your holiday table and even better paired with holiday cookies.

This cheesecake ball comes together with pantry ingredients plus prepared coffee to make a classic dessert that will be enjoyed by everyone at your holiday gathering. It is wonderful served with holiday cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit. It can also be set up right alongside the traditional cheesecake ball.

Peppermint Mocha No Bake Cheesecake Ball

Why you will love this recipe:

No-Bake Recipe
Easy to Make Gluten-Free
Peppermint Mocha Flavor
Easy to Make Ahead, the longer it sits in the fridge, the better!
Festive, Fun, and Easy to Serve.

This easy dessert dip is perfect for holiday parties, Christmas movie night, potlucks, and it’s make-ahead friendly, perfect for a busy month of December.

Ingredients for Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball:

Cream Cheese
Unsalted Butter
Powdered Sugar
Brown Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Peppermint Extract
Prepared Coffee
Cocoa Powder
Peppermint Baking Chips
Candy Canes

Step-by-Step Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cheese and butter.
Add in the powdered sugar and brown sugar, mix well.
Mix in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and coffee.
Whisk in the cocoa powder.
Fold in the peppermint chips.
Shape into a ball, chill in the fridge at least 3 hours or overnight.
Once fully chilled, roll the ball in the crushed candy canes.
Serve with your dipping items.

Tips for Making the Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball

It’s best to use softened cream cheese and butter; this will make the ingredients much easier to work with.
Add the crushed candy canes just before serving.
Leave it in the fridge up to 24 hours before serving if needed, but at least 3 hours to get it chilled.
Start with 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract, and add more to taste if needed.
For a stronger mocha flavor, add cold brew coffee or additional coffee.

What should you serve with the Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball?

Setting up the Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball for serving is the best part; it’s beautiful, fun, and festive. This cheesecake ball can be served with a variety of cookie options. We like to pick up a vast amount of holiday cookies, like Iced Gingerbread Cookies, at the store, but here are more ideas too.

Graham Crackers
Vanilla Wafers
Holiday Cookies
Pretzels
Gingerbread Cookies
Shortbread Cookies
Apple Slices, Strawberries, and Other Fruit
Gluten-Free Graham Crackers, Pretzels, and Wafers to keep it completely gluten-free!

How do you store Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball:

This dessert will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out, then store it inside an airtight container.

Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Ball is easy to customize, festive, and a beautiful addition to your holiday table. It’s perfect for parties or cozying up for a Christmas movie night with the family.