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    Candy Cane Cheesecake (No Bake)

    10/12/2017 by thebakingexplorer 31 Comments

    Candy Cane Cheesecake
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    The recipe and photos for this post were updated in November 2020.

    In America, it's popular to send candy cane grams to friends, but this is not a habit we've picked up on in the UK as yet. However, candy canes originated in Europe and we certainly have a fondness for eating and decorating our Christmas trees with them. These minty sweet treats inspired me to make a delicious no bake Candy Cane Cheesecake!

    I've made it with an oreo base rather than a biscuit one as the chocolate flavour pairs perfectly with the creamy mint filling. Then I've topped it with a dark chocolate ganache, and added whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top. As it's no bake, it is perfect for making in advance so you can focus on Christmas dinner!

    How to make a Candy Cane Cheesecake...

    To make the base I whizzed the oreos into crumbs using a food processor. I mixed in the melted butter and pressed the mixture into the bottom of the tin. I put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    For the cheesecake filling I used my electric hand whisk to mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar and peppermint extract. Once it was smooth with no lumps I added the double cream and whisked until it was very thick. Then I stirred in the white chocolate.

    I smoothed the mixture into the tin on top of the oreo base, then put it in the fridge overnight. To decorate, I made a chocolate ganache, added whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

    Candy Cane Cheesecake

    How do I make sure the cheesecake sets?

    When you’re mixing the filling, you want it to get to a stage where you can scoop some up with your spatula or spoon and you have to give it a tap on the side of the bowl or slight flick of the wrist to get the mixture off the spoon. If it’s sloppy and slides right off the spoon without any encouragement needed, then you need to mix it more. Always use an electric mixer for best results. It’s also very important to use full fat cream cheese and double cream (heavy cream), as any low fat versions will affect the setting of the cheesecake. I always set my cheesecake overnight in the fridge, I’d suggest a minimum of 4 hours.

    Candy Cane Cheesecake

    How do you remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin?

    To see step by step photos and a video showing you how to remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin, as well as the answers to lots of other common no bake cheesecake questions, check out my How to make a No Bake Cheesecake guide!

    Candy Cane Cheesecake

    Recommended Equipment and Ingredients*

    23cm Springform tinElectric hand mixerFood processor
    Piping bagsPeppermint extractCandy Canes
    Kitchen scalesMixing bowlsOreos

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    Candy Cane Cheesecake

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    Candy Cane Cheesecake (No Bake)

    Oreo biscuit base, creamy peppermint cheesecake, whipped cream and crushed candy canes
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cheesecake
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Setting time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the oreo base

    • 300 g Oreos crushed
    • 100 g Butter or baking spread melted

    For the cheesecake

    • 750 g Full fat cream cheese
    • 200 g Icing sugar
    • 2 tsp Peppermint extract
    • 300 ml Double cream
    • 175 g White chocolate

    For the ganache

    • 65 g Dark chocolate
    • 65 g Double cream

    For decoration

    • 300 ml Double cream
    • 1 tbsp Icing sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 3 Candy canes

    Instructions

    • To make the oreo base, whizz the oreos into crumbs using a food processor. Or put them in a bowl and bash them up with a rolling pin
    • Mix in the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a 23cm springform tin (you do not need to line the tin). Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes
    • Melt the white chocolate in the microwave. Start with a 30 second blast, then stir. Then do 10 second blasts, stirring between each one, until it is fully melted. Set aside to cool
    • For the cheesecake filling, use an electric hand whisk or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar and peppermint extract
    • Once it is smooth with no lumps, I add the double cream and whisk until it is very thick. You want it to be thick enough so that you have to shake or tap the spoon to get the mixture to drop off
    • Stir in the white chocolate
    • Smooth the mixture into the tin on top of the oreo base, then put it in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours to set
    • Remove from the tin and put on your serving plate. Smooth the sides with a butter knife to create a neater finish
    • To make the ganache, put the ingredients into a bowl and microwave for 20 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 10 second blasts, stirring between each blast, until melted and smooth. Tip onto the cheesecake and spread out using a paletter knife or the back of a spoon
    • Whip up the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla, either by hand or with an electric whisk. Put it into a piping bag fitted with a nozzle and pipe it all around the edges of the cheesecake
    • Crush up the candy canes (I crushed mine in a bowl with a rolling pin covered with a tea towel as the pieces have a tendancy to jump out of the bowl as you crush them) and sprinkle it all over the cheesecake
    • Serve immediately, store any leftovers in the fridge and eat within 3 days
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    If you like this, check out more of my Cheesecake recipes!

    Or you can check out my Christmas recipes!

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    Comments

    1. Judith Graber

      December 10, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      You do like no-bake cheesecakes - I have never made one; came close with a lavender one this past summer. Very festive!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:20 am

        I am a big fan of them, they are so easy and absolutely delicious, I recommend trying them out if you can!

        Reply
    2. jenny paulin

      December 10, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot believe that we both had the same idea for a festive cheesecake Kat. Yours looks so neat and pretty and I know how good it tastes, as it is so similar to my own. Great cheesecake making minds think alike!
      Thank you for linking to #Bakeoftheweek x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:33 am

        I love that we both had the same delicious idea!!

        Reply
    3. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

      December 11, 2017 at 6:07 am

      Wow! I don't think I made no-bake cheesecake. I am still having a little problem with the fridge/freezer, so I am saving this for the future. This will be surely a winner at any Christmas party! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party, Kat! Have a lovely week! x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:34 am

        Once your fridge is back up and running again, I hope you get to make a no bake cheesecake as they are so yummy!

        Reply
    4. Christine

      December 11, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      No bake and easy? Count me in sister! That looks mouth watering. Thanks for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party. Hope you found some new friends and had fun too!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:35 am

        Thanks Christine! I love how easy and delicious no bake cheesecakes are!

        Reply
    5. Jenny Walters

      December 11, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      Wow how wonderful is this.I love no bake cheesecakes and I would bloody love to snaffle the whole lot myself.So creamy,so smooth.Lush!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:35 am

        I know the feeling Jenny!

        Reply
    6. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie

      December 11, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh I think you and Jenny over at Mummy Mishaps must have been thinking in tune this week - I have just been over on her blog looking at her candy cane cheesecake and now I find you have one too! Well, I'm not complaining as they both look delicious!! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Eb x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:37 am

        I know, we are cheesecake sisters this month! Two delicious cheesecakes are definitely better than one 😀

        Reply
    7. frugal hausfrau

      December 12, 2017 at 1:08 am

      How gorgeous is this!! I've never made a no=bake cheesecake, but now I think I will!! Incredibly beautiful!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 10:37 am

        I hope you enjoy your first no bake cheesecake!

        Reply
    8. Corina Blum

      December 12, 2017 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      This is so impressive! I love cheesecakes and think it's agreat idea to make candy cane one. The chocolatey oreo base must go really well with the mint too. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:23 am

        Thanks Corina! Yes I went for oreo as it paired much better with the mint than a standard digestive biscuit base

        Reply
    9. cakespy

      December 12, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      OMG this cheesecake has me feeling holly jolly!!! I love your presentation, and the flavors you've combined - the oreo crust is pretty darned brilliant.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:44 am

        Thank you so much! It certainly brought the Christmas feeling to my house 😀

        Reply
    10. Monika Dabrowski

      December 12, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      What a spectacular dessert! I love no bake desserts, nothing can really go wrong:) #Fiesta Friday

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:46 am

        Thank you Monika! Yes I agree, much less to worry about!

        Reply
    11. Balvinder

      December 12, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Totally gorgeous and such a fun thing to make!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:46 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Sandra L Garth

      December 12, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is almost too pretty to eat. Notice I said, "almost" and your pictures are fantastic.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:48 am

        Thank you! That's so nice of you too say as it was tricky to photograph something white and red coloured!

        Reply
    13. Lathiya

      December 15, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      This Cheesecake looks are to die for..amazing capture

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:49 am

        Thanks so much Lathiya!

        Reply
    14. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery

      December 17, 2017 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      So so pretty, who doesn't love a candy cane!! I NEED a me safe version of this immediately! x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Thank you! I hope you can create a safe version soon!

        Reply
    15. Kate - gluten free alchemist

      January 01, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      I think you are fast becoming the no-bake cheesecake queen! Another stunning dessert and so pretty too xx

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 05, 2018 at 11:51 am

        Thank you Kate, that's so kind!

        Reply
    16. MasterCakes

      December 17, 2018 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Wowwwww, this is stunning!! And I am loving the combination of cake and cheesecake! Oh, how I love mint chocolate and Christmas!

      Reply

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