Description
Delicious no bake peppermint cheesecake perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mix well.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in crushed peppermint candies.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with additional crushed peppermint before serving.
Notes
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Use a hot knife to cut clean slices.
- For extra flavor, add more peppermint extract if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: no bake peppermint cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, holiday dessert