Description
Creamy no-bake peppermint cheesecake blends classic dessert flavors with festive holiday cheer. Cool mint and rich cream cheese create a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure winter joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 cups (480 ml) chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup (60 grams) crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional crushed candy canes (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize cookies into fine crumbs and amalgamate with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly into the springform pan’s base to form a compact foundation.
- Filling Preparation: Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a velvety smooth consistency, then infuse with peppermint extract to develop an invigorating flavor profile.
- Cream Integration: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture while ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Candy Cane Dispersion: Delicately fold crushed candy canes throughout the filling, distributing the peppermint pieces uniformly for an even burst of festive flavor.
- Assembly and Chilling: Carefully spread the peppermint-studded filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface to create a pristine appearance, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow complete setting.
- Final Flourish: Prior to serving, embellish the cheesecake with a lavish topping of whipped cream, additional crushed candy canes, or elegant chocolate shavings to elevate the visual and gustatory experience.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Carefully: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create fine, even crumbs for a perfectly compact crust that holds together seamlessly.
- Prevent Cream Cheese Lumps: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat thoroughly to achieve a smooth, silky texture without any unwanted chunks.
- Fold Gently: Use a gentle folding motion when combining whipped cream and cream cheese to maintain the light, airy consistency that makes this cheesecake so delightful.
- Chill Completely: Allow the cheesecake to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to develop the best flavor and ideal creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg