Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Peppermint Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 12 ounces oreos cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, broken into pieces; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, at room temp; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sour cream; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup coarsly crushed candy cane

Servings: persons

12 ounces oreos cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, at room temp
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
4 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coarsly crushed candy cane

1
Place cookies in a heavy zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
2
Pour into a buttered 9 inch springform pan and pour melted butter over crumbs.
3
mix to coat, then press evenly over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
4
Bake in a 300 degree oven until crust is slightly darker and looks a bit dry, about 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile in a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
6
Beat in sour cream.
7
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each additioon.
8
Beat in flour, vanilla, peppermint extract and salt until smooth.
9
Pour cream cheese mixture into pan over baked crust.
10
Bake until edges are just golden and center jiggles slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour.
11
Run a knife around edge of pan rim.
12
Place pan on a wire rack and cool cheesecake completely in pan.
13
Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
14
Run a knife around edge again, then release rim.
15
If any liquid has pooled on surface of cheesecake, blot dry gently with a paper towel.
16
Decorate top of cake with crushed candycane, pressing in gently with your hands.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces oreos cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, broken into pieces, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, at room temp, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Peppermint Cheesecake

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