Ingredients
1½cupsbutter,softened
20ozcream cheese,softened
1½cupssugar
2½tsppeppermint extract
candy canes,optional
red food coloring,optional
Preparation
With a hand mixer, blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add additional peppermint extract as desired.
Pour mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with wax or parchment paper (make sure paper is overflowing on the sides, for easy removal).
For red swirls, put 3 to 5 drops of red food coloring on the top of the cheesecake and swirl using a knife.
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.
Chill in the fridge for at 1to 2 hours.
Use the hanging paper to remove cheesecake from the pan.
Cut into bars and serve.
