Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed mint Oreo cookies with melted unsalted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until integrated.
- Carefully stir in the holiday sprinkles. Pour the mixture evenly over the prepared Oreo crust.
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually add confectioners' sugar.
- Spread the buttercream frosting on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with crushed mini candy canes and additional holiday sprinkles.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust peppermint extract based on desired mintiness.
