Description
Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is a festive holiday dessert with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy peppermint cheesecake filling, smooth chocolate topping, whipped cream, and crushed candy canes. This easy recipe is perfect for Christmas dessert tables, winter parties, holiday baking ideas, make-ahead dessert plans, and sweet food ideas when you want something rich, cool, creamy, and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1/4 cup chocolate cookie crumbs for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
4. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the granulated sugar and mix until fully blended.
6. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract on low speed.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
8. Fold in the melted white chocolate until the batter is smooth.
9. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble.
11. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
12. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
13. Add melted semi-sweet chocolate over the chilled cheesecake.
14. Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and chocolate cookie crumbs before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding the eggs. Too much air can make the cheesecake rise quickly in the oven and crack as it cools.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Peppermint Bark Cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, Christmas dessert, peppermint dessert, chocolate cheesecake, easy recipe, holiday baking ideas