This recipe is a decadent treat for chocolate and peppermint lovers, featuring a rich chocolate peppermint cheesecake nestled on an Oreo cookie crust. The crust is made from finely crushed Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter, providing a firm and flavorful base. The cheesecake filling combines cream cheese, sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder, beaten until smooth, then enriched with sour cream, heavy cream, and melted semi-sweet chocolate. The batter is infused with peppermint chips for a refreshing twist and then baked to perfection. Once cooled, the cheesecake is topped with a silky chocolate ganache and garnished with more peppermint chips and Lindt peppermint truffles for added elegance and flavor. This dessert is a perfect blend of creamy, minty, and chocolaty flavors, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
- Oreo Crust: 3 cups Oreo crumbs, 4 tbsp unsalted butter.
- Cheesecake: 24 oz cream cheese, 1 cup white sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, 4 large eggs, 1 ½ cups Andes peppermint chips.
- Chocolate Ganache: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup heavy cream.
- Decoration: Andes peppermint chips, Lindt peppermint truffles.
Instructions:
- Crust: Blend Oreos, mix with butter, press into pan, bake at 325℉ for 12 min.
- Cheesecake: Melt chocolate, beat cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, add sour cream, cream, vanilla, chocolate. Mix in eggs, fold in peppermint chips, pour into crust, water bath bake 70-80 min.
- Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, mix until smooth, pour over cooled cheesecake.
- Decoration: Top with peppermint chips and truffles.
Indulge in the exquisite taste of this Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake, a perfect showstopper for the festive season. Its luxurious combination of rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and crunchy Oreo crust makes it a delightful treat for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy the process of creating this stunning dessert and the joy of sharing it at holiday gatherings or special celebrations. Each slice of this cheesecake is not just a dessert; it's a moment of pure bliss. Gather, share, and savor the festive cheer this cheesecake brings to your table.