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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Christmas Mint Slice Balls | Easy No-Bake Recipe

    Modified: Oct 12, 2021 · Published: Oct 29, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 87 Comments

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    A plate of Christmas Mint Slice cheesecake balls covered in chocolate and decorated.

    Super simple 5 ingredient Christmas Mint Slice Balls made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits... the perfect no-bake Christmas dessert treat or homemade gift! 

    Christmas Mint Slice Balls coated in chocolate and decorated with mint leaves and red M&Ms.

    Say helloooo to the most delicious (and simple) Christmas dessert! It's completely no-bake, uses just 5 ingredients and tastes AMAZING! It also just happens to be the perfect Christmas foodie gift for all your favourite people (think teachers, neighbours, family and friends!). And hey, they're cheesecake balls... and absolutely NO-ONE can resist a smooth, creamy and sweet little cheesecake ball!

    A plate of chocolate cheesecake balls decorated with slices of spearmint leaves and a red M&M to resemble mini Christmas Puddings

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    Made & Shared Over 40,000 Times - this recipe is an absolute favourite with my readers!

    Kids Recipe - the kids will LOVE to help make these sweet little balls!

    Perfect For Christmas - whether you're catering for a Christmas party, end of year breakup or family Christmas get-together, this is the perfect dessert treat.

    No-Bake - forget about turning the oven on! Simply prep, decorate and chill.

    5 Star Recipe Ratings - everyone LOVES this recipe! Here's just a couple of our reader comments:

    "Oh my!!!! I have been looking for this recipe for over 10 years. I had them at my sons school Christmas get together and fell in love with them. I had no idea who made them so couldn’t ask for the recipe. Can’t wait to serve them to my family on Christmas Day. Thank u so much." - Christina

    "Amazing!!! Super easy and I bet delicious, because it has EVERYTHING I love in there!! mmm" - Cassie

    "I just made these and they were a hit! so easy to make and very yummy!" - Katie

    What You Need To Make Christmas Mint Slice Balls

    This recipe is super easy and uses just 5 ingredients!

    *Scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card with ingredient quantities and the method.

    • Arnott's Mint Slice cookies - are a classic Australian chocolate biscuit with mint flavoured cream covered in dark chocolate. If you can't buy Arnott's Mint Slice cookies, you can use any chocolate coated mint-flavoured cookie you like (or mint flavoured Oreos).
    • full fat cream cheese - use Philly cream cheese or a similar brand.
    • milk chocolate - I recommend using milk cooking chocolate for this recipe as it melts easily.
    • spearmint leaves (see recipe notes below) - these are spearmint flavoured soft jellied lollies coated in sugar. If you can't buy them, you can use any green soft jelly candy or green lolly snakes cut into slithers. 
    • red M&Ms - or red Smarties.
    The 5 ingredients for Christmas cheesecake balls on a marble bench

    How To Make Christmas Cheesecake Balls

    Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Crush the Mint Slice biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until combined.

    Crushed mint chocolate biscuits and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
    Cream cheese and mint slice biscuits mixed together in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2 - Roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and place onto a baking paper lined tray. Chill.

    Step 3 - Dip the cheesecake balls into melted chocolate.

    A bowl of melted chocolate next to cut spearmint leaves and red M&Ms.

    Step 4 - Decorate with red M&Ms and spearmint leaves then place back into the fridge to set.

    Mint cheesecake balls covered in chocolate and topped with Christmas coloured sweets placed on a baking tray to chill.

    Storing & Freezing

    These Christmas Mint Slice cheesecake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

    If freezing, it's best to decorate on the day of serving (after allowing the cheesecake balls to defrost in the fridge overnight), by simply adding a small amount of melted chocolate to the top of the balls to 'stick' the spearmint leaves and red M&Ms on.

    Recipe Tips & FAQ

    What are Arnott's Mint Slice cookies? 

    Arnott's Mint Slice cookies are a classic Australian chocolate biscuit with mint flavoured cream covered in dark chocolate. If you can't buy Arnott's Mint Slice biscuits, you can use any chocolate coated mint-flavoured cookie you like. 

    Do I really need to use full fat cream cheese?

    You can use light cream cheese if you prefer, however full fat cream cheese will help to hold the cheesecake balls in shape much better. 

    What are spearmint leaves and where can I buy them?

    Spearmint leaves are a mint flavoured soft jelly sweet covered in sugar in the shape of a spearmint leaf. They are very popular in Australia in the lead up to Christmas and can be bought from the lolly aisle of most major supermarkets. If you can't buy spearmint leaves, you can substitute them with any soft green candy or lolly snakes cut into small slithers.

    Do I need to chill the mixture before decorating?

    Yes! Chilling the mixture helps the balls to hold their shape when dipped into the melted chocolate. 

    Dipping in chocolate

    To make it easier to dip the cheesecake balls in the melted chocolate, add a small amount of vegetable oil, copha or coconut oil to the melted chocolate.

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    Yes! These Christmas Mint Slice cheesecake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

    A half-eaten chocolate cheesecake ball decorated for a Christmas dessert treat.

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    These super simple Christmas Mint Slice Balls are made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits - the perfect no-bake Christmas treat!

    Christmas Mint Slice Balls

    Super simple 5 ingredient Christmas Mint Slice Balls made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits... the perfect no-bake Christmas dessert treat or homemade gift! 
    5 from 34 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Christmas, western
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 balls
    Calories: 254kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Arnott's Mint Slice cookies or substitute - see notes
    • 125 g cream cheese softened
    • 150 g milk chocolate melted
    • 1 tbs coconut oil (optional) or vegetable oil/copha
    • 20 red M&Ms
    • 10 spearmint leaf lollies see notes

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Crush the Mint Slice biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Place into a large bowl. 
    • Add the softened cream cheese and mix until combined.
    • Roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and place onto a baking paper lined tray. Place into the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
    • Slice the spearmint leaves into tiny slithers (you'll get about 5 out of each leaf) and set aside.
    • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second bursts for 2-3 minutes, stirring each time, until just melted. Use a bowl deep enough to dip cheesecake balls in.
    • Carefully dip your mint slice cheesecake balls into the chocolate mixture with a fork (or two small spoons) and place back onto the tray - allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
    • Place one red M&M and two spearmint leaf slithers onto the top of each of the balls.
    • Place back into the fridge to set for 3 hours and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Thermomix Method

    • Crush the Mint Slice biscuits into the Thermomix bowl for 10 seconds, Speed 8.
    • Add the cream cheese and mix for 30 seconds, Speed 4, or until completely combined.
    • Roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and place onto a baking paper lined tray. Place into the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
    • Slice the spearmint leaves into tiny slithers (you'll get about 5 out of each leaf) and set aside.
    • Place the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 3, or until melted. 
    • Pour the chocolate into a small deep bowl or ramekin. Carefully dip your mint slice balls into the chocolate mixture with a fork (or 2 small spoons) and place back onto the tray - allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
    • Place one red M&M and two spearmint leaf slithers onto the top of each of the balls.
    • Place back into the fridge to set for 3 hours and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Arnott’s Mint Slice cookies - are a classic Australian chocolate biscuit with mint flavoured cream covered in dark chocolate. If you can’t buy Arnott’s Mint Slice biscuits, you can use any chocolate coated mint-flavoured cookie you like. 
    Cream cheese - You can use light cream cheese if you prefer, however full fat cream cheese will help to hold the cheesecake balls in shape much better. 
    Spearmint leaves - are a mint flavoured soft jellied candy covered in sugar in the shape of a spearmint leaf. They are very popular in Australia in the lead up to Christmas and can be bought from the lolly aisle of most major supermarkets. If you can’t buy spearmint leaves, you can substitute them with any soft green candy. 
    Chilling the mixture - this helps the balls to hold their shape when dipped into the melted chocolate. Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge or freezer.
    Dipping in chocolate - To make it easier to dip the cheesecake balls in the melted chocolate, add a small amount of vegetable oil, copha or coconut oil to the melted chocolate.
    Preparing and storing - these Christmas Mint Slice cheesecake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Liz Pearce says

      December 15, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Hi, wondering if I can make the mix today and freeze the balls...until next week then coat them in chocolate...or will they fall apart on thawing.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        December 17, 2021 at 8:23 am

        Absolutely! And you can coat them while still partially frozen xx

        Reply
    2. Kate says

      December 26, 2020 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      These were easy and so delicious! I also added a small drizzle of white chocolate on top before adding the m&m decorations. I used green m&ms as I couldn’t get any mint leaves. I just split them in half and placed them cut side down either side of the red m&m. They looked great and made perfect Christmas gifts.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        December 27, 2020 at 10:24 am

        Perfect!

        Reply
    3. Cathy says

      July 23, 2020 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I had no trouble making these. I formed the balls , then refrigerated them for a couple of hours to harden up. I found the melted chocolate a bit thick to work with, so I added some copha to help it spread over the balls .

      Reply
    4. Carli says

      December 14, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      How much cream cheese do you use please.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        December 15, 2019 at 8:35 am

        Hi Carli, the recipe card with all the info you need is at the bottom of the post xx

        Reply
    5. Barbara Goss says

      November 03, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Love the recipe,can I freeze them successfully!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        November 04, 2019 at 6:31 am

        Hi Barbara, yes you can freeze these (although I would add the decorations on the day once they've defrosted in the fridge).

        Reply
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