Description
A festive delight that blends creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 32 oz softened cream cheese (4 packages)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar and cream cheese until smooth; add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies and chocolate chips, then pour over the crust.
- Bake for about 1 hour until set but wobbly in the center; cool inside the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chill thoroughly to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 128mg