Description
This Candy Cane No Bake Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint and a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy recipe requires no baking, allowing you to whip up a delicious treat in just 20 minutes. With its light and fluffy filling set on a buttery biscuit crust, it’s sure to impress your guests at any Christmas celebration. Serve it as an elegant centerpiece or in individual portions for a charming touch. Top with whipped cream and extra candy canes for that extra festive flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers
- 1 Stick Butter (8 Tbsp)
- 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 into fine crumbs and mixing with melted butter. Press into an 8” springform pan and refrigerate.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy, then fold in whipped cream, peppermint essence, and crushed candy canes.
- Pour filling onto the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once set, remove from the pan, slice, and serve topped with whipped cream and extra crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg