Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake
The best delicious Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. Try this Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake recipe today!
Ingredients
- 1 c Graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 c Sugar
- 1/4 c Melted butter plus
- 2 tb Melted butter
- 1 1/2 c Sour cream
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tb Flour
- 2 ts Vanilla
- 16 oz Cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c Coarsely crushed candy canes
- Whipped cream chocolate
- Leaves and more coarsely
- Chopped candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320F
- Blend graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter in bottom of ungreased 8" springform pan; Press mixture evenly over bottom.
- In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla until smooth.
- Add cream cheese and blend; then blend in 2 tablespoons remaining melted butter until completely smooth.
- Stir in crushed candy canes, then pour mixture over crust in pan.
- Bake in lower third of oven for 45 minutes. Remove; allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- The chocolate leaves will form the petals of a poinsettia flower, with the crushed candy canes in the very center.