PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE ON A STICK

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Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat-dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one, he jokes that he wants to quit his job so he can sell them! -Maria Morelli, Kelowna, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup eggnog or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 35 candies)
ASSEMBLY:
12 wooden pop sticks
28 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup green candy coating disks, melted
1/4 cup red candy coating disks, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, eggnog, cornstarch and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in peppermint candies. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-65 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Cut cheesecake into 12 slices; gently insert a wooden stick into the wide end of each. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; freeze until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon chocolate mixture over each slice until all sides are coated; allow excess to drip off. (Keep remaining slices in freezer until ready to dip.) Place on a waxed paper-lined baking pan. Seal any gaps by drizzling with melted chocolate, reheating chocolate if necessary. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set., Decorate with melted candy coating as desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 951 calories, Fat 64g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Shannon Godding
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.


Roger Weiss
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very good.


Hira Moni
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I might make a few changes.


Chelsea Mantooth
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was still worth it.


Sbk Bd
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The crust was a little too crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Habib md
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The cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


paul rebbeck
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy party planning.


utshav karki
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Yoyo le
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but this cheesecake was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Danut Briceag
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My friends and family raved about this cheesecake. It was the perfect ending to our holiday meal.


Shannon Marie Patterson
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Gabriel Joshua
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfect!


Dkdj Ieue
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The peppermint flavor is so refreshing and festive.


Robert Beyond
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Krista Lewis
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This is the perfect dessert for any occasion!


Rokhab zar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nil Akahs
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I made this recipe for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the peppermint flavor and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Kamal Pariyar
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This peppermint cheesecake on a stick was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.