Decadent White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
A creamy, festive cheesecake featuring the richness of white chocolate and the refreshing pop of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in melted and cooled white chocolate, followed by heavy cream.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil and place in a water bath.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over cheesecake and garnish with crushed candy canes.
- Remove springform pan and slice cheesecake into servings.
Notes
[‘Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and heavy cream are at room temperature for smooth blending.’, ‘Wrap the springform pan in heavy-duty foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.’, ‘Cool cheesecake slowly in the oven to prevent cracking.’, ‘Adjust peppermint extract to taste for desired flavor intensity.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: white chocolate, peppermint, cheesecake, holiday dessert, Christmas recipe, festive dessert