Red & White Swirl Peppermint Cheesecake
Red & White Swirl Peppermint Cheesecake is a festive dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any celebration. Its stunning red and white swirls not only tantalize your taste buds but also make for an eye-catching centerpiece at gatherings. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with this delightful creation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (to preference)
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, sour cream, and eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in peppermint extract. Divide batter into two bowls; color one with red food coloring.
- Layer batters alternately in the crust, swirling gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, substitute regular cream cheese with mascarpone. Use gluten-free graham crackers if needed to make this dessert gluten-free.