Description
A delightful and festive cheesecake featuring creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup White chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted Butter
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Melt the white chocolate and let it cool slightly; then mix it into the batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set; the center may be slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
For the best flavor, serve chilled and consider adding whipped cream and extra crushed peppermint on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, holiday dessert, peppermint, white chocolate, Christmas