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no bake candy cane cheesecake recipe

No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

This No Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake is delicious & easy to make with a rich peppermint & chocolate flavour that the whole family loves!
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Knox gelatin 7g
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 250 g cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 300ml
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
  • 1/2 cup candy canes crushed
  • Red food coloring
  • 2 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted

Instructions

  • Mix together the Oreo cookie crumbs and butter.
  • Pat the crust into the base of a 10" spring form pan.
  • Put gelatin into the water, stir and heat it slowly until it melts and becomes clear. Allow to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until peeks form and the whipping cream has doubled in volume. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice.
  • Add the gelatin, extract, a couple of drops of red food coloring and crushed candy canes. Mix until smooth.
  • Fold the whipped cream into this mixture until combined.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and place it into the freezer for at least three hours to set.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g