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 Christmas or "Any Time of Year" Peppermint Candy Cheesecake Recipe

Redbook Magazine, December 1985

Serves 8 - 10

This makes a festive appearance for any party or event. You'll love the contrast between the silky, smooth cheesecake filling and the peppermint candy pieces. To keep the top from cracking as it cools, be sure to grease the pan well and to cool away from drafts.
bullet 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs 
bullet 3/4 cup Sugar 
bullet 1/4 cup Melted butter plus 
bullet 2 tablespoons Melted butter 
bullet 1 1/2 cup Sour cream 
bullet 2 large Eggs 
bullet 1 tablespoons Flour 
bullet 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
bullet 16 oz Cream cheese, softened 
bullet 1/2 cup + Coarsely crushed candy canes 
bullet Whipped cream 
bullet Chocolate Leaves

Preheat oven to 325. Blend graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter in bottom of ungreased 8" springform pan; press mixture evenly over bottom. 

In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add cream cheese and blend; then blend in 2 tablespoons remaining melted butter until completely smooth. 

Stir in crushed candy canes, then pour mixture over crust in pan. Bake in lower third of oven for 45 minutes. 

Remove; allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. 

The chocolate leaves will form the petals of a poinsettia flower, with the crushed candy canes in the very center. 

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