Peppermint Candy Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Peppermint Candy Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 30 peppermint candies, crushed; Red food coloring, optional; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; Additional crushed peppermint candies

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
30 peppermint candies, crushed
Red food coloring, optional
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional crushed peppermint candies

1
Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in crushed candies and a few drops of red food coloring if desired. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 until center is just set and top appears dull, 55 to 65 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
5
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe around edge of cheesecake and sprinkle with additional crushed candies.

2085

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

143

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Candy 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.

Peppermint Candy Cheesecake

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