Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 peppermint or mint creme Oreo cookies, finely crushed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies; Additional crushed candy canes or chopped Oreo cookies, optional

Servings: persons

20 peppermint or mint creme Oreo cookies, finely crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Additional crushed candy canes or chopped Oreo cookies, optional

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1-1/2 cups of batter to a small bowl; stir in crushed candy canes.
3
Pour plain batter over crust. Drop candy cane batter by tablespoonfuls over plain batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4
Bake 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
5
Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with additional crushed candy canes if desired.

1589

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 peppermint or mint creme Oreo cookies, finely crushed, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Crushed Peppermint 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.

Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake

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