Holiday Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake
Dive into holiday bliss with our irresistible Holiday Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake recipe. This dessert is a game-changer, featuring a cookie crust that sets the stage for a decadent cream cheese filling. Imagine the magic as the luscious cheesecake meets the crunchy delight of Oreo cookies + candy canes, all kissed with a hint of refreshing peppermint. It's the ultimate holiday treat that turns any gathering into a joyous celebration!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
OREO COOKIE CRUST:
- 18-20 Oreo cookies
- 3-4 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted
CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- 16 ozs. organic cream cheese, softened at room temp.
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- 4 Tbsps organic all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 large organic eggs, at room temp.
- 3 Tbsps low-fat or full-fat sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 Oreo cookies (WHOLE), crushed (That's about ½-3/4 cup)
- 2 candy canes, crushed into medium pieces
TOPPINGS:
- Whipped cream, store-bought or homemade (See Notes!)
- Oreo cookies
- Crushed candy cane
Instructions
TO MAKE THE OREO CRUST:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 7 or 8-inch springform cheesecake pan by lightly greasing it with butter or oil spray.
- Grind the Oreo cookies, until almost finely ground (it’s OK to leave a few medium chunks, if your’e a lover a little crunch!). Combine the cookies and melted butter in a small bowl and mix with a spatula until well incorporated.
- Add the mixture into the prepared pan and press down into the bottom with your fingers (focusing on the middle) to ensure that it’s perfectly covering the bottom and sides (like a deep well).
- Bake the crust for about 5 minutes and then remove from oven and allow it to cool until you’re ready to use.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together on low speed: the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl if needed.
- Next, add the peppermint extract and the first egg and beat slowly until mostly combined. Then add the remaining egg and mix until well combined, still mixing everything on low speed. Now, add the sour cream and salt and continue mixing until combined.
- Change mixer attachment to a whisk and beat on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes or so until completely smooth and lump-free. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-MIX. Be sure to stop once the batter becomes smooth. Fold in the crushed Oreos and candy cane pieces.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan until ¾ filled. NOTE: Leaving a bit of room at the top prevents the cheesecake from spilling over while baking.
- Bake the cheesecake for 35-40 minutes (until center comes out mostly clean when tested with a toothpick or knife), then turn off the oven and allow it to sit in the oven for another 5 minutes with the oven door halfway open to avoid cheesecake from deflating. NOTE: When baking, I always prepare a medium pot with water and add it to the oven as well, to keep cheesecake temperature even and to add moisture.
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
- STORAGE: Leftover Cheesecake can be stored (tightly wrapped) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, keep cheesecake in the freezer until the night before you’re ready to serve. Defrost by refrigerating.
- CHEESECAKE BITES: If you turn this recipe into cheesecake bites, you’ll make about 2 dozen bites.
- HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM: In the bowl of an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip the organic heavy cream (2 cups), using the whisk attachment for 4-5 minutes, until fluffy peaks begin to form. **NOTE: When it begins to thicken after the first 2-3 minutes, gradually add in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.*
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 5mg