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3-Step Peppermint Stick Cheesecake

Posted by: Jerseygirl Wed, 5 May 2004, at 9:32 a.m.

Makes 8 servings

2 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIAŽ Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candies, divided
1 HONEY MAIDŽ Graham Pie Crust (6 ounces)

Prep 10 minutes plus refrigerating
Bake 40 minutes

1. BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the candies.
2. POUR into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup candies.
3. BAKE at 350°F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Garnish with thawed COOL WHIPŽ Whipped Topping and additional crushed peppermint candies.

Confetti Sprinkles: Prepare as directed, omitting crushed peppermint candies and stirring 3 tablespoons multicolored sprinkles into the batter before pouring into crust. Sprinkle with additional 2 tablespoons sprinkles before baking.