Description

Experience the joy of the holiday season with the Best Special Occasion Peppermint Cheesecake. This no-bake dessert combines a smooth, creamy filling infused with refreshing peppermint and a rich chocolate cookie crust, creating a festive treat that will impress your guests. Perfect for gatherings or as a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table, this cheesecake is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and friends. Garnished with crushed peppermint candy, it’s not only delicious but visually stunning too!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Prepare the crust by mixing crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream and peppermint candy.
Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to set.
Carefully remove from the pan, garnish with additional peppermint if desired, slice, and serve.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg