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White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake

White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake recipe
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Got rave reviews for this cheesecake! I didn't put the whipped cream on top, as my kids don't like it, but it was also great without. I did double the peppermint extract ...read more
posted by
kalyndiwa
on 1/20/2012
time
prep:
20 min
total:
5 hr 10 min
servings
total:
12 servings, one slice each.

What You Need

1
cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3/4
cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
3
Tbsp. butter, melted
3
pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3
 eggs
4
squares BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
1/4
tsp. peppermint extract
2
cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2
cup chopped candy canes

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 325°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300°F if using dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. of the sugar and the butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.

BEAT cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in chocolate and extract; pour over crust.

BAKE 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Top with the whipped topping and chopped candy just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise
Enjoy a serving of this indulgent cheesecake when you celebrate the holidays with loved ones.
Special Extra
To create an icicle effect on top of cheesecake, spoon the whipped topping into a resealable plastic bag. Snip one of the corners off bottom of bag. Squeeze topping out to form soft peaks on top of cake.
How to Prepare In A 13x9-inch Pan
Prepare and bake cheesecake as directed, using 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, 4 eggs, 4 chocolate squares and 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract. Top with the whipped topping and candy canes as directed just before serving. Makes 16 servings.
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