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Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake

The best delicious Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. Try this Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake recipe today!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c Graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 c Melted butter plus
  • 2 tb melted butter
  • 1 1/2 c sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tb flour
  • 2 ts vanilla
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 c coarsely crushed candy canes
  • Whipped Cream chocolate
  • leaves and more coarsely
  • chopped candy canes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 320F
  2. Blend graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter in bottom of ungreased 8" springform pan; Press mixture evenly over bottom.
  3. In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add cream cheese and blend; then blend in 2 tablespoons remaining melted butter until completely smooth.
  5. Stir in crushed candy canes, then pour mixture over crust in pan.
  6. Bake in lower third of oven for 45 minutes. Remove; allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. The chocolate leaves will form the petals of a poinsettia flower, with the crushed candy canes in the very center.