Description
A rich and creamy chocolate peppermint cheesecake with a chocolate crust and peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Add sour cream and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- Use a water bath for even baking.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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