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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

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This Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is a festive and decadent dessert perfect for the holiday season. It features a rich chocolate cookie crust, a creamy peppermint-flavored cheesecake filling studded with crushed candy canes and white chocolate, and is topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and peppermint bark pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • Peppermint bark pieces, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until combined.
  4. Add the sour cream, then the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candy, and white chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped semisweet chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
  10. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly. Garnish with peppermint bark pieces.
  11. Refrigerate until set before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake batter.
  • Crush candy canes just before using to prevent them from becoming sticky.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before adding the ganache to ensure clean layers.

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