Festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake: A Joyful Holiday Delight
Enjoy this rich and creamy festive peppermint bark cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 8 ounces chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, followed by eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Mix in crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set. Let it cool.
- To make the chocolate ganache, heat the cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate.
- Decorate with additional peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, use a hot knife.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg