Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
A decadent cheesecake combining creamy cream cheese, sweet white chocolate, and refreshing crushed peppermint bark, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint bark
- Chocolate peppermint bark for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Create the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until velvety smooth, then mix in the sugar and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully blended.
- Add the melted white chocolate and stir to combine.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the mixture over the crust and smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the mousse by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in crushed peppermint bark.
- Garnish with peppermint bark mousse and chocolate peppermint bark, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a smoother cheesecake, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. You can also make it a day ahead to deepen the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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