Best special occasion Peppermint Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive spirit with the Best special occasion Peppermint Cheesecake, a delightful no-bake dessert that is both creamy and refreshing. This cheesecake features a rich chocolate cookie crust topped with a luxurious peppermint-infused filling, making it an ideal treat for holiday gatherings. Its easy preparation allows you to whip it up quickly, leaving you more time to enjoy the festivities. Perfectly chilled, this cheesecake promises to be a showstopper at your next celebration, winning over the hearts of both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- 1 pound room temperature cream cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- For the crust, mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat room temperature cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whip heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candy until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, remove from the pan and serve slices topped with additional crushed peppermint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg