Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Experience the joy of the holiday season with this Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. This delightful dessert features a smooth, creamy cheesecake base enhanced by the refreshing taste of peppermint and topped with crunchy peppermint bark. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed peppermint bark
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup of sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and remaining sugar; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in crushed peppermint bark.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for about 45 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg