Christmas Peppermint Candy Cheesecake Recipe

Oh the taste of cheesecake. The peppermint candy in this Christmas cheesecake makes for a nice change

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter plus 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup coarsely crushed candy canes
• Whipped cream, chocolate leaves, coarsely chopped
•     candy canes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Blend graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter in bottom of ungreased 8-inch springform pan; press mixture evenly over bottom.
3. In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract 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.
4. Remove; allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. The chocolate leaves will form the petals of a poinsettia flower, with the crushed candy canes in the very center.

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Recipe Categories

• Meal Type: Cake
• Holiday Category: Christmas
• Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes