Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

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Peppermint Cheesecake
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Ingredients:

  • 12 oz oreos cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup coarsly crushed candy cane

Directions:

  1. Place cookies in a heavy zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  2. Pour into a buttered 9 inch springform pan and pour melted butter over crumbs.
  3. Mix to coat, then press evenly over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
  4. Bake in a 300 degree oven until crust is slightly darker and looks a bit dry, about 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile in a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
  6. Beat in sour cream.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each additioon.
  8. Beat in flour, vanilla, peppermint extract and salt until smooth.
  9. Pour cream cheese mixture into pan over baked crust.
  10. Bake until edges are just golden and center jiggles slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour.
  11. Run a knife around edge of pan rim.
  12. Place pan on a wire rack and cool cheesecake completely in pan.
  13. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  14. Run a knife around edge again, then release rim.
  15. If any liquid has pooled on surface of cheesecake, blot dry gently with a paper towel.
  16. Decorate top of cake with crushed candycane, pressing in gently with your hands.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.95 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.32g 37%
Cholesterol 126.76mg 42%
Sodium 304.78mg 13%
Potassium 114.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.39g 4%
Sugars 9.1g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 5.73g 11%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 73.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 313.3 Kcal (1312 kJ)
Calories from fat 241.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.84g 37%
Cholesterol 139.86mg 42%
Sodium 336.28mg 13%
Potassium 126.68mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.57g 4%
Sugars 10.04g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 6.32g 11%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 81.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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