An easy to make no bake cheesecake loaded with candy canes is a perfect addition to your Christmas dessert table. It takes just 6 ingredients and a few minutes to put together and tastes like the holidays! Make it in a springform pan or make it in little jars for cute single serve desserts.
Place cookies into food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs.
Put crumbs in the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Add melted butter and use your fingers to mix into the cookie crumbs. Press cookie crumbs along the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Apply pressure to ensure it sticks together, using the bottom of a measuring cup is a great way to do that!
Place in refrigerator to set.
For jar option, spoon 2-3 Tablespoons of crumb mixture into each jar and lightly press.
Filling
Unwrap candy canes and place in food processor. Process into fine pieces.
In a large bowl (or your stand mixer), beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until incorporated.
With the mixer running on high, slowing drizzle in the cream. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl several times to make sure all of the cream cheese is incorporated.
Once of all of the cream is added, turn the mixer up to medium high and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Stir in the candy cane bits.
Spread over prepared crust and refrigerate for several hours.
Serve chilled. Top with additional candy cane pieces, whipped cream or bits of Oreo if desired.
Notes
*You want about 1½ cups of crumbs, feel free to use sandwich cookies, graham crackers or whatever you like.Red velvet Oreos make for a festive option if you can find them.