# Cereal-Encrusted Cheesecakes This Simple Peppermint Cheesecake Can Be Made Without an Oven By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-peppermint-cheesecake References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/129156-peppermint-cheesecake-with-cocoa-pebbles-pie-crust-is-the-ultimate-no-bake-holiday-dessert) & [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/12/peppermint-cheesecake-with-cocoa-pebbles-pie-crust.html) The 'Public Lives, Secret Recipes' blog recently put together a recipe for a simple peppermint cheesecake that requires no baking time. With Christmas less than two weeks away, many people are looking for a holiday dessert that will wow friends and family. This tasty cheesecake combines familiar holiday flavors with a few unexpected ingredients. The simple peppermint cheesecake is is made from a sweet cereal crust and a creamy peppermint filling. The crust is similar to that of a Rice Krispie square in that it is made from marshmallows, butter and puffed cereal. This recipe specifically calls for Cocoa Pebbles, to give the dish a hint of chocolate. Once the crust has been prepared, the sweet peppermint filling can be added. The filling is made from an indulgent combination of [cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philidelphia-cream-cheese), powdered sugar and [crushed peppermint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bon). The end result is a delicious holiday dessert that can be whipped up in no time at all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **No-bake Desserts:** The trend of no-bake desserts allows for quick and easy creations without the need for an oven. - **Unconventional Ingredient Combinations:** The trend of using unexpected ingredients in traditional recipes creates unique flavor combinations. - **Quick and Easy Holiday Desserts:** The trend of simple and fast holiday desserts caters to busy individuals looking to impress. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to create new no-bake dessert products that appeal to consumers' desire for convenience. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can focus on creating and sharing unique recipes that incorporate unconventional ingredient combinations to stand out and attract a wider audience. - **Specialty Baking Tools and Ingredients:** Companies specializing in baking tools and ingredients can capitalize on the trend of quick and easy holiday desserts by offering products that help simplify the baking process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Time Holiday Dessert Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-dessert-item.md) - [Candy Cane-Infused Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-cornflake-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andes-peppermint-chocolate-chip-cake.md) - [Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake.md) - [Citrusy No-Bake Cheesecake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bake-cheesecake-kits.md) - [Festive Cream Cheese Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-and-cinnamon-frosting.md) - [Festive Peppermint Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-x-milk-bar-holiday-cookie-cereal.md) - [Seasonal Cereal-Crusted Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-cinnaswirl-pie.md) - [Cheesecake Muffin Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-muffin-mix.md)