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Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 430 kcal

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
Keyword christmas treat, festive, frozen dessert, holiday dessert, no-bake cheesecake, peppermint, vintage recipe
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