White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake (Printable)

Creamy cheesecake, chocolate cookie base, and crunchy peppermint bark topping for holiday indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
07 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Peppermint Bark Topping

11 - 3.5 ounces white chocolate, melted
12 - 2 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, melted
13 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - Mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
04 - Blend in melted white chocolate and sour cream until fully incorporated.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently and scraping down sides after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt until mixture is uniform.
06 - Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
08 - Turn off oven, crack oven door, and allow cheesecake to cool inside for 1 hour.
09 - Remove cheesecake from oven and bring to room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
10 - Once fully chilled, drizzle melted dark and white chocolates across the top. Sprinkle evenly with crushed peppermint candies, then allow topping to set before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple classic ingredients you can find year-round
  • Ideal for making ahead so it frees up your oven on the big day
  • Balanced flavors rich not too sweet with a clean peppermint finish
  • Crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults a real centerpiece dessert
02 -
  • Decadent but not heavy thanks to sour cream
  • Can easily be made the day before your event
  • Crunchy peppermint topping provides a beautiful finish
  • Easier than it looks with just a few techniques
03 -
  • Always ensure all dairy ingredients are truly at room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter
  • When melting chocolate use low heat and stir regularly to avoid scorching
  • If your cheesecake cracks cover with extra white chocolate drizzle and peppermint no one will know
  • To cut clean slices dip your knife in hot water wipe it off then slice and repeat for each portion

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