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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Indulge in a show-stopping Peppermint Bark Cheesecake that combines rich chocolate and festive peppermint flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 0.75 cup crushed peppermint candies
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup additional whipped cream
  • 0.25 cup extra crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 350°F for 8 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Heat heavy cream and pour over dark chocolate chips. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate until firm.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and peppermint extract and mix well. Fold in whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies. Spread over chocolate layer.
  4. Top with more whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 32g

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for the holiday season and can be made ahead of time for best flavor.

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