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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is rich and festive with chocolate and peppermint. Perfect to serve for a holiday party or after Christmas dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 543 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
Cheesecake:
  • 32 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup candy canes , crushed
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Ganache:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and wrap a 9 inch springform pan in a large piece of foil to protect from the water bath and a large pan of water you can set the springform pan in to bake.
Oreo Cookie Crust:
  1. Mix the Oreo cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 tablespoons melted butter and press into the bottom of the springform pan and 1 inch up the sides.
Cheesecake:
  1. In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar then add in the milk until combined.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time until fully combined then add in the sour cream and vanilla extract and until combined.
  3. Mix together flour, candy canes, and mini chocolate chips and mix into batter.
  4. Pour filling into pan over the crust and spread evenly.
  5. Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 1 hour.
  6. Turn off the oven, open the door a couple of inches to let the heat out gently, and let it cool for 1 hour.
  7. Remove from oven, discard the foil.
Ganache:
  1. To make ganache add chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Cook on 50% power for 1 minute, let sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir until glossy and smooth.
  4. Pour over the cheesecake and spread gently.
  5. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Information

Calories 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 857IU (17%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543

% Daily Value*

Calories 543kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 306mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 857IU 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.