Description
No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is a festive delight that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert features a smooth graham cracker crust and layers of luscious flavors that will make you the star of any celebration. Indulge in this delightful treat that captures the spirit of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the filling by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cheesecake mixture.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals until smooth.
- Layer half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, followed by half of the melted chocolate. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Chill for at least four hours or overnight before garnishing with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg