Description
A delightful cheesecake blending creamy richness with refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Additional crushed candy canes, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter in a bowl and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the crushed candy canes, mixing evenly.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight to set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature before slicing for ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, peppermint, holiday dessert, Christmas, candy cane, festive, easy dessert