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White Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


kraft foods






Recipe Introduction


Enjoy a serving of this indulgent cheesecake when you celebrate the holidays with loved ones.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  
• 3/4 cup plus 3 T sugar
  
• 3 T butter, melted
  
• 3 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 3 eggs
  
• 4 squares white baking chocolate, melted
  
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  
• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  
• 1/2 cup chopped candy canes
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees if using a silver springform pan (or to 300 degrees if using a dark nonstick 9" springform pan). Mix crumbs, 3 T of the sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
   
2. Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in melted chocolate and extract; pour into crust.
   
3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped topping and chopped candy canes just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
   






Final Comments


Makes 12 servings