Description
A delicious and festive no-bake peppermint cheesecake that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Red and green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with red and green sprinkles.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg