Peppermint Cheesecake

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This peppermint cheesecake is delicious and great for the holidays. If you love cheesecake and love peppermint candy this will be perfect!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 (9-inch) cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies, divided

  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Place cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until well-incorporated.

  3. Fold crushed peppermint candies into filling with a spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons for decorating the top. Pour filling onto prepared crust.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is set, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour.

  5. Refrigerate cheesecake until completely chilled, 4 hours to overnight. Sprinkle reserved peppermint candies on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
23g Fat
39g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 288mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 6g 11%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 91mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.