Description
A creamy and festive peppermint bark cheesecake layered with rich chocolate, white chocolate swirls, and crushed peppermint candies, perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 24 ounces, softened to room temperature to create a creamy base
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup, adds sweetness and balances flavors
- Eggs: 3 large, whole eggs gently incorporated for structure and richness
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons, enhances all the flavors with warmth
- Chocolate Wafer Crumbs: 1 1/2 cups, forms a crunchy, chocolatey crust
- Butter: 6 tablespoons, melted to bind the crust ingredients together
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate: 4 ounces, melted to form a decadent layer
- White Chocolate: 4 ounces, melted to create a creamy swirl or layer
- Crushed Peppermint Candies: 1/2 cup, adds festive crunch and minty flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan by greasing and lining the bottom with parchment paper
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing gently
- Mix chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate over the top and swirl with melted white chocolate
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top once the cheesecake has cooled
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice carefully with a warm knife and enjoy
Notes
- Always use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth batter
- Crush peppermint candies finely but leave some chunks for visual appeal
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding peppermint topping to prevent melting
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and clean edges
- Chill for at least 4 hours for perfect slices
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: peppermint bark cheesecake, holiday dessert, chocolate cheesecake, festive dessert, peppermint dessert