CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive dessert is the result and one of my favorites to serve for the holidays. Whether I share it with family or give it as a gift, it always receives rave reviews. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 55 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 01 hours 25 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth and cool slightly. Repeat with white baking chips., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in cooled chocolate chips until blended. Pour over crust. Stir peppermint chips and cooled white chips into remaining batter; gently spoon over chocolate layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-85 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Let stand 3 minutes. Spread over cheesecake. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional peppermint crunch baking chips or kisses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, FatContent 39g fat (22g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 120mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 329mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive dessert is the result and one of my favorites to serve for the holidays. Whether I share it with family or give it as a gift, it always receives rave reviews. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 55 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 01 hours 25 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth and cool slightly. Repeat with white baking chips., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in cooled chocolate chips until blended. Pour over crust. Stir peppermint chips and cooled white chips into remaining batter; gently spoon over chocolate layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-85 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Let stand 3 minutes. Spread over cheesecake. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional peppermint crunch baking chips or kisses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, FatContent 39g fat (22g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 120mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 329mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.
HERSHEY'S KISSES - WIKIPEDIA
From en.m.wikipedia.org
HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE: HOW TO DECORATE A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS ...
From chowhound.com
SHORTBREAD HERSHEY KISS COOKIES RECIPE - SMART SAVVY LIVING
From smartsavvyliving.com
CALORIES IN CHEESECAKE | CALORIEKING
From calorieking.com
PEPPERMINT MERINGUES RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
CANDY RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
UNBEATABLE PEANUT BUTTER HERSHEY KISS COOKIES - CREATIONS ...
From creationsbykara.com
HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE: HOW TO DECORATE A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS ...
From chowhound.com
CALORIES IN CHEESECAKE | CALORIEKING
From calorieking.com
CANDY CANE KISS COOKIES - RECIPE GIRL® - RECIPES FOR ...
From recipegirl.com
CHOCOLATE MUFFINS - ONCE UPON A CHEF
From onceuponachef.com
PEPPERMINT MERINGUES RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
CANDY RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com