Peppermint Twist Cheesecake I Made It Ii

Peppermint Twist Cheesecake

DIZ3 7 years ago
Recipe: Peppermint Twist Cheesecake
By: crabhappychick
Date: 12/2/16

I made this for my ladies bunco Christmas party and it did not disappoint. Everyone gave it rave reviews and some even asked if they could take a piece home. Even hubby liked it! It has just the right amount of peppermint and tastes like a York peppermint patty, but not as powerful as a peppermint patty. Drizzle with just a little chocolate ganache and it will put this over the top!

This recipe called for a sour cream layer on top. I personally do not care for that kind of cheesecake, so I didn’t do that. However, I like what sour cream does for a cheesecake, so I added the sour cream to the batter. Cheesecakes are very forgiving and it didn't hurt it one bit. I also subbed cream for the half-n-half. The only thing I noticed about the cheesecake is that is has an “eggy” taste. If I were making this again, I would only use 3 eggs. Even the photos pick up the yellowish tint caused by the eggs.

Baking Notes: I increased this recipe to fit in my x-large, 3” spring form pan. Due to pan size and volume, I did not follow the recipe’s baking instructions.
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ellie1 7 years ago said:

Wow.... this looks amazing.... great job DIZ!!!!!!! Those ladies are lucky...Hubby too... I love peppermint patties... :)

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eastcoaster 7 years ago said:

Lovely photo DIZ,lucky ladies as Ellie says, and hubby to:))

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

Thank You! It was very good! :)

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chuckieb 7 years ago said:

Wow DIZ3. That's quite incredible. What a festive dessert!

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gaspesiangal 7 years ago said:

Wow DiZ. Magazine quality photo's!! Just stunning!!

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mommyluvs2cook 7 years ago said:

Looks AMAZING DIZ!!! I do not like peppermint in big doses but I can handle a hint of it, so I think I would enjoy this! Glad you got it all figured out to your liking :)

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LindaLMT 7 years ago said:

Stunning photo!

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

Thank You Everyone!

Mommyluvs2cook, I used to love peppermint, but not so much anymore. Guess my tastes have changed. I had one of these at a Christmas party a few years ago and it was really good. Great for a special occasion.

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bakerme 7 years ago said:

Oh my gosh, those are stunning photos, DIZ! I am totally burned out on peppermint (too many Girl Scout Thin Mints over the years ;)), but that looks like it would be good made with all vanilla extract, omitting the crushed up peppermint, and still decorating the top with peppermints candies. Good find!

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NadineM 7 years ago said:

Hi DIZ3 what fantastic pics. You did a super job on decorating.

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Good4U 7 years ago said:

OH MY! It looks incredible DIZ! I see what you mean about the eggs, after looking at the recipe. I think 4 large eggs is too much as well.

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Cosmicmother 7 years ago said:

Beautiful Diz, just stunning! :)
When I make a cheesecake calling for 2lbs of cream cheese, I use 3 eggs and one yolk. It's the white of the egg that gives off the "eggy" taste. I love sour cream inside cheesecakes too. :)

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DIZ3 7 years ago said:

Thanks again, everyone! We finished the last piece yesterday and it only improved with age. This one has been permanently placed in the cheesecake "keep" file.

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