crushed peppermint cheesecake

How To Make crushed peppermint cheesecake

• Step 1
  Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18" square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Step 2
  In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended.
• Step 3
  Remove 1-1/2 cups of batter to a small bowl; stir in crushed candy canes. Pour plain batter over crust. Drop candy cane batter by tablespoonfuls over the plain batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 inch of hot water to larger pan.
• Step 4
  Bake cheesecake in a preheated 325º oven for 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool cheesecake 1 hour longer.
• Step 5
  Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
• Step 6
  Remove rim from pan. Top with additional crushed candy canes or Oreos if desired.
• Step 7
  NOTE: The water bath is necessary to keep the cheesecake from cracking and also makes it extra creamy.
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