Description
Delicious cheesecake bars infused with peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Whipped cream for topping
- Extra crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, crushed peppermint candies, and flour until just combined. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars. Serve topped with whipped cream and extra crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
For a stronger peppermint flavor, consider swapping vanilla extract for peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg