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Peppermint Candy Cheesecake

I like to use this festive peppermint cheesecake as a dramatic centerpiece on my dinner table. It's a traditional Christmas dessert in my family. —Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

16 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
30 peppermint candies, crushed
Red food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional crushed peppermint candies

Directions

Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of
heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around
pan. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar.
Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in

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Peppermint Candy Cheesecake (continued)

Directions (continued)

the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just
until combined. Fold in crushed candies and a few drops of red food
coloring if desired. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a
large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes or until center is just set and
top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a
wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan
to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides
of pan.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add
confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe around edge
of cheesecake and sprinkle with additional crushed candies. Yield:
16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 526 calories, 39 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 184 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.