Description
Indulge in the flavors of the season with this Candy Cane No Bake Cheesecake, a delightful and festive dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make cheesecake features a creamy filling infused with peppermint essence, topped with crunchy crushed candy canes for a refreshing twist. Best of all, it requires no baking—simply prepare it, chill it, and enjoy! With its rich texture and festive appearance, this dessert is sure to impress family and friends alike without keeping you in the kitchen for long. Enjoy each slice as a sweet treat during your Christmas celebrations or any winter occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers
- 1 stick (8 Tbsp) Butter
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 9 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1–2 tsp Peppermint Essence
- 5 Candy Canes (crushed)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by crushing biscuits and mixing with melted butter. Press into a lined springform pan and refrigerate.
- In one bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream, peppermint essence, and crushed candy canes.
- Pour filling over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Chill for 4-6 hours or overnight until set.
- Carefully remove from the pan, slice, and serve with whipped cream and extra crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg