How to Make Peppermint Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peppermint Cheesecake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. With a creamy and smooth texture, this cheesecake is infused with the flavor of peppermint and topped with a rich and indulgent chocolate ganache. Whether you're hosting a Christmas party or simply looking for a festive treat to enjoy at home, this Peppermint Cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons melted margarine
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup crushed peppermint starlight candies
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 2 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy bars, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 58 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir cookie crumbs and margarine in a bowl until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly darkened, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature; about 30 minutes.
  • Stir gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan over low heat until gelatin dissolves completely, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture, milk, and peppermint candy; mix until well-blended. Chill filling until thickened, about 2 hours.
  • Fold whipped cream and chocolate into filling. Pour filling into crust; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 173mg