Description
A rich and creamy peppermint mocha cheesecake that combines the flavors of chocolate, coffee, and peppermint for a festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in melted chocolate, coffee granules, and peppermint extract.
- Pour the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha cheesecake, holiday dessert, chocolate cheesecake, peppermint dessert, coffee cheesecake