Description
Chocolate-Peppermint Christmas Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday dessert, combining creamy chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a festive treat. This stunning cheesecake features a rich chocolate cookie crust and is topped with fluffy whipped cream and crushed candy canes, creating an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this dessert embodies the joy and warmth of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in melted chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Pour batter over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg