Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

This is a delicious recipe and a beautiful cake. I made it for my husbands office Christmas party and it got rave reviews. My husband was able to cut a piece and bring it home to me. It was so good


Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

A perfectly festive, rich and luscious cheesecake with a perfect peppermint flavor! This is perfect for holiday parties or Christmas dinner.


Ingredients

Crust

  • 20 (228g) cream filled chocolate wafers, such as original Oreos, finely crushed
  • 3 Tbsp (43g) (43g) unsalted butter, melted


Cheesecake filling

  • 6 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 3 1/2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, well softened (28 oz total)
  • 1 cup (215g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract (use an extra 1/2 tsp if you'd like a stronger flavor)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, plus about 3 oz. more for topping
  • 1/3 cup (58g) peppermint bits or crushed candy canes or starlight mints, plus more for topping
  • Mousse
  • 2 oz. white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup (235ml) heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp (30g) granulated sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line outside of an 9-inch springform pan with an 18 by 18-inch sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil (this will prevent water from leaking into cheesecake so make sure it doesn't get any tears).
  2. In a mixing bowl using a fork, stir together crushed cream filled chocolate wafers with melted butter until mixture is evenly moistened. Firmly press mixture into an even layer in bottom of springform pan. 
  3. Get more complete intructions @ cookingclassy.com

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