Description
A creamy and rich cheesecake infused with white chocolate and peppermint. A perfect dessert for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla
- 8 oz white chocolate bars
- 3 cups Oreo crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups Andes peppermint chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Melt white chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in melted white chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
- Add sour cream and heavy cream; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the peppermint chips.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional peppermint chips, if desired.
Notes
Serve cold for the best flavor. Pairs well with whipped cream and berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, white chocolate, peppermint, dessert, holiday