Description
A rich and festive Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake topped with a luscious ganache and garnished with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Oreo Crust
- 2 cups (200g) Oreo crumbs (cream included)
- 5 tbsp (70g) melted butter
- For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
- 8 oz (225g) dark or semisweet chocolate, melted & slightly cooled
- ¼ cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (use lightly — it’s strong!)
- For the Ganache Topping
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press into the bottom (and slightly up sides) of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until totally smooth (no lumps!). Add sugar and beat again. Mix in eggs one at a time, just until combined. Add sour cream, cocoa powder, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Stir in the melted chocolate until smooth and creamy.
- Pour filling over crust. Water bath recommended: Wrap pan in foil and place in a larger pan with hot water. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–70 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until glossy. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Add whipped cream swirls and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Slice with a warm knife for perfect edges.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Be careful with the peppermint extract; a little goes a long way.
- For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg