Description

This Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake is a luscious holiday dessert that blends velvety chocolate cheesecake with a cool peppermint twist. Baked on a crunchy Oreo crust and topped with a silky ganache, it’s the ultimate winter indulgence that dazzles every dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust

24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache Topping

¾ cup heavy cream
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp butter
Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

2. Make the Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Mix in sour cream, melted chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
Add eggs one at a time, beating on low just until incorporated.

3. Bake the Cheesecake

Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake rest for 1 hour.
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

4. Make the Ganache

Heat cream until steaming but not boiling.
Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
Stir until smooth, then mix in butter for shine.

5. Decorate

Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
Garnish with crushed candy canes before serving.

Prep Time: PT25M
Cook Time: PT1H15M
Category: Desserts
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 475 kcal
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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