Peppermint Cheesecake
Dec 19, 2024 09:54 AM
Hello, festive friends! This festive Peppermint Cheesecake swirls the rich decadence of chocolate with the refreshing zing of peppermint for the ultimate holiday dessert. With a luscious swirl of chocolate batter and peppermint batter over a crisp Oreo crust, topped with velvety ganache and crushed candy canes, this cheesecake is a show-stopper perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.
Ingredients:
Oreo Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies 406 grams
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter 70 grams, melted
Cheesecake Batter
- ½ cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips 85 grams, bittersweet or dark
- 907 grams cream cheese softened 4 packages of 8 oz. each
- 1⅓ cup granulated sugar 266 grams
- ½ cup sour cream 120 grams
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs divided
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp espresso powder optional
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
- ¾ cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips 127 grams, I used semi-sweet
- ½ cup heavy cream 120 ml
- 5 grams glucose or corn syrup optional
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
To Decorate
- 2 tbsp crushed peppermint candies
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
75 minutes
Total Time:
475 minutes
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