Best special occasion Peppermint Cheesecake
This creamy, no-bake cheesecake combines rich flavors of chocolate and peppermint, making it a delightful addition to any festive table. Its striking appearance and refreshing taste will dazzle your guests and bring cheer to your celebrations. With an easy preparation process and make-ahead convenience, you can enjoy more time with loved ones while serving a dessert that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 pint heavy cream (or pre-made whipped topping)
- 1 pound room temperature cream cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed cookies with melted butter and pressing into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat together cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candy until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling over the crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Once set, remove from the pan, garnish as desired with additional peppermint candy, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg