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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe for the Holidays

Delight your guests with this Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe, a rich dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Keep the filling for extra depth.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chop for easier melting.
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Essential for flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For ganache topping.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Candy Canes For garnish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a water bath.
  2. Crush Oreo cookies and combine with melted butter, press into springform pan.
  3. Melt semisweet chocolate until smooth.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, heavy cream, and cocoa powder.
  5. Fold in eggs and peppermint extract, then add melted chocolate.
  6. Pour filling into crust, place in water bath and bake for 1 to 1.25 hours.
  7. Cool cheesecake in oven with door cracked for 45 minutes, then chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. Prepare ganache with heavy cream and chocolate chips, drizzle over cheesecake and garnish with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. Chill cheesecake overnight for optimal flavor.

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