Description
Indulge your holiday guests with the Best Special Occasion Peppermint Cheesecake, a delightful and creamy dessert that combines festive peppermint flavors with a rich chocolate cookie crust. This show-stopping cheesecake is perfect for gatherings, effortlessly elevating any celebration with its stunning presentation and refreshing taste. With minimal preparation time, you can easily whip up this seasonal treat, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it an irresistible addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 pound cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture. Add crushed peppermint candy and mix gently to combine.
- Pour filling over crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Carefully remove from the springform pan, garnish if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra peppermint flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the filling. To make it gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.