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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Experience the perfect balance of peppermint, chocolate, and creamy cheesecake with this delightful Peppermint Bark Cheesecake recipe. A festive treat that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

Crust

  • 28 Oreo cookies wafers and filling
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese brick-style, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature, whites discarded
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5 ounces 50-60% dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 5 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 5 ounces 50-60% dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 candy canes crushed

Instructions

Instructions

  • Start by making the crust with crushed Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter and press into the pan.
  • Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and peppermint extract until smooth. Fold in dark and white chocolate.
  • Bake in a water bath until set, then chill.
  • Top with chocolate ganache, sprinkle crushed candy canes, and serve chilled.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.