▢1 1/2 cups butter softened ▢20 oz cream cheese softened ▢1 1/2 cups sugar ▢2 1/2 tsp peppermint extract ▢Candy Canes (optional) ▢Red food coloring (optional)
STEP-1
With a hand mixer, blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add additional peppermint extract as desired.
STEP-2
Pour mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with wax or parchment paper (make sure paper is overflowing on the sides, for easy removal).
STEP-3
For red swirls, put 3-5 drops of red food coloring on the top of the cheesecake and swirl using a knife.
STEP-4
To decorate, swirl drops of red food coloring with a knife. You may also sprinkle bits of candy cane over the top of the cheesecake.
STEP-5
Chill in the fridge for at 1-2 hours. Use the hanging paper to remove cheesecake from the pan.
STEP-6
Cut into bars and serve.