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I did add a little more peppermint extract and I used Andes candies in the filling instead of crushed oreos, but everything else was like the recipe.  Needless to say, I will be doing this one again!  Thanks for posting it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AllisonWilliamson"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic cheesecake and super easy to make. Very well-behaved recipe.  You would swear there was mint in the ganache because it takes on the flavor so well.  I think this will be my go-to cheesecake when I need a \"fancier\" dessert.  75 minutes was a touch too long in my oven.  I think next time, I'll back it down to 70, and add a bit more of the crushed oreos in the middle.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DavidCummings "},"reviewBody":"First Cheesecake I've backed that didn't crack and I've done water baths on most of them. Swapped the Oreo crust for a chocolate shortbread and used broken bits of Andes mints in the middle. Just needs to chill overnight and put the ganache on. I'll update after i have a slice or two. 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A hit at my party!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PauletteRappolee"},"reviewBody":"My entire family loved this cheesecake and can't wait till I make it again!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smwilliams"},"reviewBody":"Time consuming but awesome recipe. I substituted gluten free chocolate oreo like sandwiches for crust. 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