Description
A delicious chocolate cheesecake layered with candy cane flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Add sour cream and peppermint extract, then mix until combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes and chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use crushed candy canes for garnish.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cake