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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 8 oz white chocolate melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then blend in the melted white chocolate.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the peppermint extract.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 60-65 minutes until just set.
  5. Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then chill at least 6 hours.
  6. Scatter crushed candy canes over the top just before serving.

Notes

Add the candy canes last so they stay bright and crunchy.