Crushed-Peppermint Cheesecake

Health score
1%
Crushed-Peppermint Cheesecake
45 min.
16
359kcal

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If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that combines creamy indulgence with festive flair, look no further than this delightful Crushed-Peppermint Cheesecake. Perfectly suited for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, this cheesecake boasts a rich and velvety cream cheese filling, complemented by the refreshing crunch of coarsely crushed peppermint candies. The foundation of this scrumptious treat is a buttery crust made from chocolate sandwich cookies, providing the ideal contrast to the smooth cheesecake topping.

Not only is this dessert visually stunning with its vibrant garnishes, but it is also surprisingly simple to make. In just 45 minutes of hands-on preparation, you'll have a decadent cheesecake ready to bake. The real trick lies in allowing it to chill for several hours, which enhances its flavors and achieves that perfect creamy texture. Picture serving this peppermint-infused delight at your next dinner party, where guests will surely be wowed by its deliciously festive spirit.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is accessible and rewarding. So grab your mixing bowl and get ready to indulge in the festive flavors of crushed peppermint, creamy cheesecake, and a touch of chocolate. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 12 ounces crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies such as oreos, broken into pieces
  • 1.5 pounds cream cheese at room temperature
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup peppermint candies crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • ziploc bags
  • springform pan
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Place cookies in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  2. Pour into a buttered 9-inch round springform pan and pour melted butter over crumbs; mix to coat, then press evenly over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
  3. Bake in a 300 oven until crust is slightly darker and looks a bit dry, about 10 minutes (leave oven on).
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Beat in sour cream.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Beat in flour, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth.
  6. Pour cream cheese mixture into pan over baked crust.
  7. Bake until edges are just golden and center jiggles slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour. Run a knife around edge of pan rim.
  8. Place pan on a wire rack and cool cheesecake completely in pan. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Run a knife around rim again, then release rim. If any liquid has pooled on surface of cheesecake, blot dry gently with a paper towel.
  9. Decorate top of cake with crushed peppermint candy, pressing it in gently with your hands.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein6.1%
Fat60.29%
Carbs33.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.88
Glycemic Load
7.7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9813043159311%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:358.88kcal
17.94%
Fat:24.54g
37.75%
Saturated Fat:13.43g
83.94%
Carbohydrates:30.77g
10.26%
Net Carbohydrates:30.13g
10.95%
Sugar:22.66g
25.18%
Cholesterol:92.34mg
30.78%
Sodium:325.88mg
14.17%
Alcohol:0.13g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:5.59g
11.18%
Iron:2.87mg
15.92%
Vitamin A:726.38IU
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.61%
Selenium:8.72µg
12.45%
Phosphorus:92.36mg
9.24%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.01%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.24%
Vitamin K:7.01µg
6.68%
Calcium:65.06mg
6.51%
Folate:24.05µg
6.01%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.98%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.3%
Magnesium:15.93mg
3.98%
Potassium:129.45mg
3.7%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.59%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.43%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.31%
Fiber:0.64g
2.57%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.5%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Source:My Recipes