Irresistible Chocolate-Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake in 8 Simple Steps
A festive Chocolate-Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in peppermint extract and crushed candies.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let cool, then drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Whip heavy cream and spread over the top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a water bath for even baking.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Garnish with extra peppermint candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg