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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake: 5 Reasons to Love it

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A show-stopping dessert that combines the festive flavors of peppermint bark with the creamy texture of cheesecake. Perfect for holiday gatherings and customizable for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Oreo Crust

  • 28 Oreo cookies
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 5 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup whipping cream

For the Topping

  • 5 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Springform Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap a 9-inch springform pan in a disposable oven bag and foil.
  2. Make the Crust: Pulse Oreos into crumbs, mix with melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  3. Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, yolks, and peppermint extract. Divide into two portions.
  4. Make Chocolate Layers: Prepare dark and white chocolate ganache separately, mix each with one portion of batter.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Layer dark chocolate, then white chocolate batter in the pan. Bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes.
  6. Cool and Chill: Cool in the water bath, refrigerate for 6+ hours.
  7. Ganache Topping: Heat cream, pour over chopped dark chocolate, whisk smooth. Pour over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with crushed candy canes.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
  • Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Catherine Robinson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~450
  • Sugar: ~35g
  • Sodium: ~300mg
  • Fat: ~30g
  • Saturated Fat: ~18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
  • Trans Fat: <0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: ~45g
  • Fiber: ~2g
  • Protein: ~7g
  • Cholesterol: ~120mg