This creamy peppermint cheesecake has an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping. The texture is smooth and velvety without being too dense, and the flavor is a delicious creamy peppermint that’s perfect for the holidays.
Servings : 14 Pieces
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
30 Oreo cookies wafers and filling
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
24 oz cream cheese* full-fat, brick-style
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream*
1-2 teaspoons peppermint extract to taste
2-4 drops red food coloring optional
3 large eggs*
Chocolate Ganache
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate* finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 crushed candy canes
whipping cream for decorating
For the Waterbath
hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Wrap the outside a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil at least 3 times so that the bottom and sides are covered with no seems are showing.
- Visit Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe @ www.justsotasty.com for full instructions.