KISSES Candy Cane Swirl Cheesecake
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 48 Min.
- Prep:
- 24 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 1 cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic dessert that never disappoints — but let's make it more festive and even more delicious. This HERSHEY'S KISSES candy cane swirl cheesecake recipe shows you how to make the perfect holiday dessert: a candy cane cheesecake swirled with melted HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Mint Candies in a homemade cookie-crumb crust. Short on time? Use a premade crust to keep things simple. This Chocolate Marble Cheesecake is sure to be another new favorite of your family and friends.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 24 minutes
- Bake Time
- 48 minutes
- Cool Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Chill Time
- 4 hours
BAKE MODE:
Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.
Ingredients
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3 packagescream cheese (8 oz each), softened
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3/4 cupsugar
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1-1/2 tspsvanilla extract
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3eggs
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42HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candies, divided
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1 Tbspmilk
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1-1/2 cupssweetened whipped cream
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Cookie Crumb Crust
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1-1/2 cupsvanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 cookies, crushed)
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1 Tbspsugar
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1/4 cupbutter or margarine (1/2 stick), melted
Step-By-Step Directions
Equipment Needed
oven
microwave
wire rack
mixing bowl
microwave-safe bowl
refrigerator
knife or metal spatula
9-inch springform pan
1
Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare Cookie Crumb Crust.
2
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside 1/4 cup batter; spread remaining batter in prepared crust.
3
Remove wrappers from candies. Place 30 candies and milk in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at Medium 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until candies are melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Gradually blend reserved cheesecake batter into candy mixture. Drop candy mixture by tablespoonfuls onto vanilla batter. Gently swirl with knife for marbled effect.
4
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with whipped cream and remaining candies. Cover; refrigerate leftovers.
Cookie Crumb Crust: Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together 1-1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 45 cookies, crushed) and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl; blend in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine. Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 minutes; cool.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 slice (118g)Amount per servingCalories430% Daily Value*Total Fat 32g 41%Saturated Fat 18g 90%Trans Fat 1gCholesterol 130mg 43%Sodium 290mg 13%Total Carbohydrates 32g 12%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 26gIncludes 17g Added Sugar 34%Protein 7gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 124mg 10%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 88mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
Nutrition variation does not include garnishes (in website image).
