Description
A creamy and refreshing peppermint cheesecake perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Fold in whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh peppermint candies for best flavor.
- Top with additional whipped cream and crushed candies for garnish.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: peppermint cheesecake, dessert, holiday dessert