Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and refreshing peppermint. With its velvety texture and elegant whipped cream topping, this cheesecake is perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings. Impress your guests with every slice of this easy-to-make treat that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 20 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar; mix until well blended.
- Stir in peppermint extract, then add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust, tap to remove air bubbles, and bake for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open to cool for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; top each slice generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg