Description
Indulge in the delightful Tempting White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert perfect for any holiday gathering. This creamy cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich white chocolate filling infused with refreshing peppermint, and is elegantly topped with crushed candy canes. Each slice promises to be a festive treat that will leave your guests craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and blend until creamy. Stir in melted white chocolate.
- Mix in sour cream and peppermint extract; then add eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed candy canes, slice, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg