Kisses Candy Cane Swirl Cheesecake Food

CANDY CANE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare Cookie Crumb Crust:.
• Stir together cookie crumbs and 1 Tbs. sugar in a medium bowl.
• Blend in 1/4 cup melted butter.
• Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake 8 minutes; cool.
• Filling:.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until nice and smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Remove 1/4 cup batter and set aside.
• Add the 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the remaining batter in the bowl.
• Spread the remaining batter in the prepared crust.
• Remove wrappers from candies.
• Place 30 candies and milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave on high 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave on high 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until candies are melted and mixture is well blended.
• Gradually blend reserved cheesecake batter into candy mixture.
• Drop candy mixture by tablespoonfuls onto vanilla batter.
• Gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until the center is almost set.
• Remove from oven to a wire rack.
• With knife, loosen cake from the side of the pan.
• Cool completely; remove side of pan.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, remaining candy cane mint kisses, and crushed candy cane or chocolate curls.
• Refrigerate any leftovers (if there are any!).

CANDY CANE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325*F.
• Combine cookie crumbs, sugar and butter, and press into a 9 inch springform pan.
• Blend sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour and peppermint and vanilla extracts until smooth. Add cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in crushed candy. Pour into the crust and bake on lowest rack of oven for 50-60 minutes or until firm.
• Allow to cool and refrigerate overnight. The top may crack, but that's okay! Remove from pan and serve. Top with sweetened whip cream and garnish with candy cane if desired. Enjoy!