PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

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People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake-it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. -Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips or 2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, chopped
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Miniature candy canes, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chips. Pour into crust. (Pan will be full.) Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir one-fourth whipped topping into mixture; fold in remaining whipped topping. Spread or pipe onto cheesecake. Garnish with miniature candy canes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 calories, Fat 51g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Px noman 444
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I made this cheesecake for my family, and they all loved it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


King Peace13gh
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This cheesecake is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shahzad Chahal
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was good. It's a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good dessert.


Edikem Umoh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I expected. It was still edible, but it wasn't as creamy as I wanted it to be.


Belayet Nourislam
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This cheesecake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Sameen Ayesha
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The peppermint flavor is really nice.


Ray Bargelt
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Shams Azam
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I love the chocolate cookie crust on this cheesecake. It's the perfect complement to the peppermint filling.


Ryan Pillay
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This cheesecake is the perfect combination of creamy and minty. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sharai Molina reyes
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I'm not a baker, but this cheesecake was so easy to make. I was really impressed with how it turned out.


Ahmad Asif
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Naazim Siraaj
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I've made this cheesecake several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tuamil Khan
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This cheesecake is perfect for the holidays. It's festive and delicious.


Lelu Miah
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sanjaya Kumara
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I thought this cheesecake was delicious. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced.


rosy akter
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Stathis Lakkas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rahul Khan
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This cheesecake is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


John Pache
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had.


Laurah tanaka Mawarire
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This peppermint cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of chocolate and peppermint was perfect, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth.


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