25 Amazing Peppermint-Chocolate Christmas Cheesecake Secrets Revealed
A festive peppermint-chocolate cheesecake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- 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 graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sour cream, crushed peppermint, melted chocolate, and cocoa powder.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Let cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracking.
- Garnish with extra peppermint pieces before serving.
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