Description
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with this Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake. Creamy and decadent, it features a luscious filling made from rich white chocolate and smooth cream cheese, perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of peppermint. Nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust and elegantly topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, this cheesecake is not just a dessert but a stunning centerpiece for any festive gathering. Effortlessly easy to prepare, even novice bakers will impress their guests with this show-stopping treat. Get ready to celebrate winter festivities with every creamy slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Melt white chocolate chips in short intervals in the microwave until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add sour cream and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in the cooled white chocolate.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, letting it sit inside for an hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermint before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg