PEPPERMINT CANDY CHEESECAKE
I like to use this festive peppermint cheesecake as a dramatic centerpiece on my dinner table. It's a traditional Christmas dessert in my family. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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 baking sheet. Bake at 350° until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , 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., Bake at 350° 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Antik Gamerz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I actually really liked this cheesecake. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Chisoul More
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The peppermint flavor was perfect and the crust was so good.
Mayckez Lopez
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a hit! All the kids loved it.
leen alsayed
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Art Bhoy
[email protected]I love how festive this cheesecake looks! It's perfect for a holiday party.
Elizabeth Risener
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
MD Seiam
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my friends and family.
Saani logs
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and very delicious. I especially liked the peppermint candy crust.
R.K JUBAYER AHMAD
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for our holiday dinner.
kedibone bapela
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disappointment. The texture was grainy and the flavor was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
nailah14vega porterickenia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly! It was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cavon Wallen
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Melissa Rutz
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing! I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ibrahim Siddique
[email protected]I love the way this cheesecake looks! The red and white swirl is so festive. I can't wait to try it.
Abel Addisu
[email protected]This peppermint candy cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of the creamy cheesecake and the crunchy candy bits was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.