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Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake final serving

Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake Recipe Card

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 422
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Oreo cookies crushed
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup crushed Oreo cookies
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream
  • Crushed candy canes optional

Method
 

  1. Mix crushed Oreos with butter and press into pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix gently.
  4. Fold in Oreo crumbs.
  5. Swirl peppermint-flavored batter into filling.
  6. Bake until set, cool, and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use peppermint extract sparingly
  • Chill fully before slicing
  • Add festive toppings before serving