Description
A creamy and refreshing peppermint cheesecake perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
- Fold in whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh peppermint candies for best flavor.
- Top with extra whipped cream and crushed candies if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peppermint cheesecake, holiday dessert, cheesecake recipe