Candy Cane Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons vanilla or white chips; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; Red liquid or paste food coloring; Crushed peppermint candy and whipped topping, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vanilla or white chips
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red liquid or paste food coloring
Crushed peppermint candy and whipped topping, optional

1
Combine the first three ingredients; press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Chill. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add flour and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in sour cream. Set aside.
2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt vanilla chips. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture, extract and a few drops of food coloring; mix well. Pour half of the remaining cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with half of the peppermint mixture; swirl with a knife. Repeat layers.
3
Bake at 325u00b0 for 35-40 minutes longer or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan; cool 1 hour longer.
4
Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Garnish with crushed candy and whipped topping if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

1285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Cheesecake

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