Mr. Food'S Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
3. 3
   Place 1/2 cup of the cream cheese mixture in a small bowl and stir in the peppermint extract and red food color; mix well. Pour remaining cream cheese mixture into the pie crust.
4. 4
   Drop the peppermint mixture by spoonfuls into the mixture in the crust and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
5. 5
   Bake cheesecake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set (the center will be slightly loose). Allow the cake to cool for 1 hour, then cover it and chill for at least 6 hours before serving.
6. 6
   To make it holiday-festive, garnish each slice of cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a miniature candy cane.