Description

Get ready to impress with this Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake – a creamy, dreamy dessert that combines the richness of chocolate, the bold flavor of espresso, and the cool freshness of peppermint. It’s the perfect choice for festive gatherings, holiday dinner parties, or cozy nights when you need a decadent treat. With its luscious mocha filling, silky ganache drip, and whipped cream topping, this showstopper delivers big on both flavor and presentation. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, Christmas food inspiration, or a crowd-pleasing winter treat, this easy recipe brings all the indulgence of a peppermint mocha in a sliceable form.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup sour cream

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon espresso powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted

½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)

1 cup heavy cream (for whipped topping)

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Peppermint candies, crushed

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, espresso powder, and peppermint extract. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate until combined.

3. Pour batter over the cooled crust. Bake 55–65 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely, then chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

4. Heat ½ cup heavy cream and pour over 4 oz chopped chocolate. Stir to create ganache. Spread over chilled cheesecake and let drip over edges.

5. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar until peaks form. Pipe on top and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the creamiest texture.

For clean slices, use a hot knife and wipe it between each cut.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 580
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 43g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 155mg