Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake

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A festive, creamy New York-style cheesecake infused with crushed candy canes for a refreshing holiday twist.
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This Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake is the perfect showstopper for your holiday dessert table. The base consists of a buttery graham cracker crust that provides a satisfying crunch against the ultra-creamy, rich cream cheese filling. The star of the show is the inclusion of coarsely crushed candy canes, which melt slightly into the batter during baking, infusing every bite with a bright, minty freshness that cuts through the richness. It’s smooth, velvety, and perfectly sweetened with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for Christmas dinner, New YearâÂÂs Eve parties, or any winter gathering, this dessert brings nostalgic holiday flavors to a classic favorite. Serve it chilled for the best texture, garnished with extra candy cane pieces for a festive look.

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Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 2167.5

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This Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake is the perfect showstopper for your holiday dessert table. The base consists of a buttery graham cracker crust that provides a satisfying crunch against the ultra-creamy, rich cream cheese filling. The star of the show is the inclusion of coarsely crushed candy canes, which melt slightly into the batter during baking, infusing every bite with a bright, minty freshness that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs smooth, velvety, and perfectly sweetened with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for Christmas dinner, New YearâÂÂs Eve parties, or any winter gathering, this dessert brings nostalgic holiday flavors to a classic favorite. Serve it chilled for the best texture, garnished with extra candy cane pieces for a festive look.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and 1/4 cup of the melted butter.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl or food processor, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese.
  6. Blend or beat the mixture on low speed until just combined and smooth; avoid over-mixing to prevent cracks.
  7. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until fully incorporated.
  8. Gently fold in the coarsely crushed candy canes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  9. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  10. Bake in the lower third of the oven for 45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
  12. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set firmly.
  13. Release the springform ring and slice. Garnish with additional crushed candy canes or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2167.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 180.5g278%
Saturated Fat 109.3g547%
Cholesterol 659.4mg220%
Sodium 2301.1mg96%
Total Carbohydrate 91.2g31%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 81.9g
Protein 48.1g97%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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