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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

This cheesecake blends creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, set on a crunchy Oreo crust, making it a perfect holiday dessert for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups Oreo crumbs (about 35 Oreos)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces white chocolate bars, melted (recommended: Lindt)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Andes peppermint chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Blend Oreos into fine crumbs; mix with melted butter.
  • Press crumb mixture into the pan and bake for 11 minutes.
  • Melt white chocolate and mix with cream cheese and sugar.
  • Add remaining ingredients, incorporating eggs one at a time.
  • Pour batter over crust and bake in a water bath for 75-85 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes, then chill for at least 6 hours.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, then spread over chilled cheesecake.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Avoid overmixing eggs to minimize the risk of cracks.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 85 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 320
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 105