Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake

Directions

1Pour crushed cookies into a buttered 9-inch springform pan and pour melted butter over crumbs; mix to coat, then press evenly over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake in a 300 degree oven until crust is slightly darker and looks a bit dry - about 10 minutes.

2In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until well blended. Beat in sour cream. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Beat in flour, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture into pan over baked crust.

3Bake in the 300 degree oven until edges are just golden and center jiggles slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour.

4Remove from oven. Run a knife around edge of pan rim. Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely.

5Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. Run a knife around the edge again, then release rim.