Description
Red & White Swirl Peppermint Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with vibrant peppermint swirls and a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with crushed candy canes, this showstopper not only delights the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, every slice promises to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 crushed candy canes
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until sandy. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract until airy.
- Divide batter; color half with red gel food coloring.
- Alternate spoonfuls of each batter into the crust and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven for an hour with the door cracked, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg