Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache is the most delicious and decadent holiday cheesecake!

Now that we are past Thanksgiving, I am gearing up for December holidays! It’s such a busy month for us, between my son’s birthday, Christmas parties, taking a vacation, and then of course, Christmas, that I need to get a solid plan on things before it’s the last minute! When I heard M&M's® had a new flavor, M&M's® White Peppermint, I knew it would be perfect for holiday baking. I have been crazy about making cheesecakes lately, so I really wanted to try my hand at a Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache, and I am so glad I did, because it came out awesome!

This Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache was actually really easy to make. I know what you are thinking, cheesecake is hard to make, but stop- it is totally easy! I love making it because it has really become a no-fail type of recipe for me. You could even make this cheesecake regular, not chocolate, if you wanted, by just leaving out the melted chocolate from the cheesecake mixture.

Either way, once you get those M&M's® White Peppermint candies on the top, you are done and everyone will be impressed with your holiday baking. One tip, make this cheesecake the day before you need it. Keeping it in the fridge to setup overnight is really ideal, and you don’t want to skimp on that.

If you like baking around the holidays, try these other holiday cookies and treats as well:

• Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)
• Holiday Reindeer Cookies
• Sugar Cookie Fudge
• Bear Paw Cookies
• Christmas Crack - Saltine Cracker Toffee
• Chocolate Fudge (3 Ingredients)
• Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache
• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
• Cranberry Lemon Loaf

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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache is the perfect holiday treat!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients for Crust

• 2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers
• ⅓ cup butter

Ingredients for Filling

• 3 -8 ounce packages cream cheese 24 ounces total, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 7 ounces condensed milk half a full size can
• 6 ounces dark chocolate chips melted
• ⅓ cup M&M's® White Peppermint roughly chopped

Ingredients for Ganache

• 6 ounces dark chocolate chips
• 4 TBS heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup M&M's® White Peppermint chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place a baking dish with about an inch of water in the bottom of the oven**

2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well to moisten. Press into the bottom of a 10 inch spring form pan.

3. Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, add cream cheese and sugar to the bowl, mix on a high speed to combine. Add eggs, one at a time until combined. Add vanilla and peppermint extract; mix. Add condensed milk and melted chocolate chips; combine until just mixed. Remove bowl, add ⅓ cup chopped M&M's® White Peppermint; fold to combine. Pour filling on top of graham cracker crust and evenly smooth out the top. Place into oven and cook for 50-60 minutes, or until just set.

4. Remove from oven and allow to cook on the counter for 1 hour. Place into fridge and leave for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

5. The next day, using a double boiler, add chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream; mix while melting, until melted and combined. Use a spatula to spread ganache over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle ½ cup M&M's® White Peppermint over the top.

6. Slice and serve. Store in refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

**This water dish will help humidify the oven - leave at the bottom while the cheesecake bakes.