Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake is a festive, no-bake dessert that’s both refreshing and creamy, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season. With a crunchy chocolate wafer crust and a fluffy peppermint-infused filling, this frozen delight is rich, cool, and beautifully pink. The crushed candy canes or star mints add a nostalgic holiday flair while the whipped cream topping brings it all together with a luscious finish. It's an easy make-ahead dessert that looks elegant on the table and never fails to please a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (from about 1 box)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp butter ( or margarin, melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup hard peppermint candy (crushed, 13–14 candy canes or 50 star mints)
- 3 drops liquid red food coloring
- 2 cups whipping cream (whipped)
Garnishes:
- whipped cream
- additional crushed white or red peppermint candy
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Crust
- Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
Step 2: Make Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Stir in crushed peppermint candy and food coloring. Mix well.
Step 3: Fold and Fill
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Pour mixture into the prepared crust.
Step 4: Freeze
- Cover the pan and freeze until firm, about 4–6 hours or overnight.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with whipped cream and additional crushed peppermint candy before serving.
Tips
- Use a food processor for finer wafer crumbs if desired
- Chill the crust briefly before adding filling for extra firmness
- Substitute green food coloring for a different holiday look
- Adjust crushed peppermint amount for stronger or milder flavor
- Serve slightly softened for cleaner slices
- Add chocolate shavings for garnish variation
- Line pan with parchment for easier removal
- Freeze overnight for best texture
- Use stabilized whipped cream for garnish longevity
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1.4mg
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