Description
A festive cheesecake combining creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Extra crushed peppermint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in peppermint extract and gently fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Remove from oven and cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Serve with whipped cream and extra peppermint.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg