PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

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This is a great dessert for the holidays. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy.

Provided by Matt McBride

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 3h58m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons melted margarine
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup crushed peppermint starlight candies
1 cup whipped cream
2 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy bars, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir cookie crumbs and margarine in a bowl until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly darkened, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature; about 30 minutes.
  • Stir gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan over low heat until gelatin dissolves completely, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture, milk, and peppermint candy; mix until well-blended. Chill filling until thickened, about 2 hours.
  • Fold whipped cream and chocolate into filling. Pour filling into crust; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 323.1 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

Lucius Dupree
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's a delicious and elegant dessert.


Jenterri More
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Skimbo Simblo
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dessert.


Thabo Ledaka
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Sharada Bhandari
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This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It melts in your mouth!


Julianna Sandoval
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I love the unique flavor of this cheesecake. The peppermint and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination.


Kapil Sharma
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This cheesecake is perfect for a holiday party or any special occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


tauheed ozair
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Overall, this was a good cheesecake. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Samuel Oyetunde
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The chocolate crust was a bit too thick and hard. I would have preferred a thinner, more delicate crust.


Dechen Peldon
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The cheesecake was a little too dense for my liking. I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier texture.


Tshepiso Modau
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This cheesecake was a bit too minty for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more subtle peppermint flavor.


Natalie Kidder
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I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but this cheesecake changed my mind. The flavor is perfectly balanced and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


kk ortega
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jawad Sardar
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peppermint flavor is just right - not too strong, not too weak. The cheesecake is also very creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shetayah Enright
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The peppermint flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the chocolate crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.