![]() ![]() my only changes would be to bake longer-the first one was just too mushy in the center. ![]() I made this twice-once to try out on the family and then again for the actual party. Even the Christmas cheesecake on this site (with toffee pieces) is more tasty. Overall, a tasty cheesecake for mint lovers, but not a real winner. The best part was the topping, which I changed to a bittersweet chocolate ganache flavored with mint extract. However, the filling was not really flavorful enough, despite doubling the mint extract and the crushed candies. The crust was fine (I added some chocolate for extra flavor). I've made many cheesecakes, and while this one sounded great, it didn't quite deliver. ![]() The mint flavor is definitely mild, but I think it works really well for a cheesecake. I don't think you could notice the difference at all. I also used half cream cheese and half low-fat neufchatel cheese. I loved this recipe! As other reviews suggested, I increased the sugar in the sour cream topping (I used 1/4 cup) and I added 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter. Served it with homemade mint fudge sauce. Had trouble with it not cooking through, nearly burned the crust, so will use a 10" pan next time. Also used candy canes since it's Christmas time. Wow, absolutely awesome! Took notice of complaints about not minty enough and bought real peppermint oil. Honestly, it just took away from the flavor after tasting it. First, I incorporated semi-sweet chocolate chips, just because I felt the cheesecake was lacking something.Īlso, I didn't bother with that topping. The recipe was fantastic but there's two things I did differently. Instead of the sour cream topping, made a dark chocolate ganache with mint and peppermint extract. Probably doubled the amount of peppermint and vanilla. Used chocolate teddy grahams for crust with no sugar. Used a 9 inch pan and cake was a nice thickness. It tastes very good though as is, without these changes! I took the advice of another reviewer and didn't add the topping they recommend, but instead made a mint chocolate topping with cream, powdered sugar, and Andes mint chocolate pieces.Įxcellent cheesecake. I think next time I will add mini chocolate chips (maybe even chopped up Andes mints) and possibly double the peppermint extract too. Doubled the crushed peppermint candies and it really helped bring out the peppermint. Top browned before the center was done (made in 9" springform). Be sure to use a cookie sheet to put under it. Also, even tho I used the foil to cover the bottom of the pan, it leaked all over my oven. 9 inch pan seemed OK, but made next time use a 10 inch one. I have made a lot of good cheesecakes and this one ranks up there with the best. Next time (and there will be MANY next times) I will use less butter in the crust - I had to blot up quite a bit. I am celiac so I used gluten free chocolate wafers for the crust - which I did bake for 10 minutes and cooled before pouring in the filling. peppermint oil extract and decorated the top with the candy. semisweet chocolate chips) to which I added 1 generous tsp. Instead of the sour cream topping, I made a chocolate ganache (1/4 c heavy cream 4 oz. Try this - it is sublime! I did not add the crushed peppermint candy to the filling instead I doubled the peppermint extract oil and stirred in some semisweet chocolate chips. Using small knife, cut around sides of pan to loosen cake. Return cheesecake to oven and bake until top begins to set, about 8 minutes. Pour mixture over hot cheesecake, covering completely. Stir sour cream, sugar and extracts in small bowl to blend. Step 3īake cheesecake until filling is set in center and edges are puffed, about 50 minutes. Beat in half and half, then vanilla and peppermint extracts. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Refrigerate crust while preparing filling. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Finely grind cookies with sugar in processor. ![]() Wrap outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with aluminum foil. ![]()
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