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Peppermint Cheesecake

A rich and creamy peppermint cheesecake with a crunchy Oreo crust, topped with a glossy white chocolate ganache and whipped cream, making for a perfect winter dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 28 cookies)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling
  • 32 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup crushed candy canes
For the ganache and whipped cream
  • 8 oz white chocolate bar (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for ganache)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold, for whipped cream)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish
  • 6-8 Lindt Peppermint White Chocolate Truffles
  • Additional crushed candy canes (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Wrap the pan's exterior with aluminum foil.
  2. In a bowl, combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter to a wet sand texture. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Making the filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, peppermint extract, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch. Then add eggs one at a time. Gently fold in crushed candy canes.
  2. Pour filling over crust. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 60-75 minutes until edges are set.
  3. Cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door ajar; then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Making the ganache
  1. For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, then melt white chocolate into it. Add butter and whisk until creamy. Cool to room temperature, then pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preparing the whipped cream
  1. For whipped cream, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe on top of the cheesecake and decorate with truffles and crushed candy canes.

Notes

Slice with a thin, hot knife for clean, mirror-like edges. Serve chilled, allowing the ganache to yield gently beneath the whipped cream.