PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

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People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake-it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. -Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips or 2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, chopped
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Miniature candy canes, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-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 cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chips. Pour into crust. (Pan will be full.) Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir one-fourth whipped topping into mixture; fold in remaining whipped topping. Spread or pipe onto cheesecake. Garnish with miniature candy canes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 calories, Fat 51g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Addison Ollberding
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


sandhya sandhyapun
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This cheesecake was a disaster. I don't know what I did wrong, but it turned out horrible.


Abdullahjatoi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what went wrong.


lloyd Nkosi
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The crust on this cheesecake was a little too hard for my taste.


Jcuy Jc
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I found this cheesecake to be a little too dense. I prefer a cheesecake that is light and fluffy.


Dominion Kelly
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This cheesecake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Shayan Mirza
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.


rumana tv
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This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. The peppermint flavor is perfect.


Zeshan Ahmad
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fedelles Hall
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This cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out so good! I will definitely be making it again.


Kimberly McNeely
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cheesecake was delicious and the peppermint flavor was subtle.


Zaranna Anderson
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any peppermint lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Kevin Wheeler
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I love peppermint and this cheesecake was the perfect way to satisfy my craving. It was so delicious and I couldn't stop eating it.


Lils Barry
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cheesecake came out perfect.


Rayhan Khandaker
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Rajan Rai
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This cheesecake was amazing! The peppermint flavor was perfect and the texture was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.