Description
Delight in the festive flavors of the Best special occasion Peppermint Cheesecake, a creamy and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for your holiday gatherings. This delightful cheesecake features a rich filling made from cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, enhanced with the refreshing crunch of peppermint candy. The chocolate crust adds a decadent touch, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any celebration. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and requiring no baking, this cheesecake can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Impress your guests with this stunning dessert that is sure to become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 combining crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until moistened. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and half the peppermint candy in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining peppermint candy on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg