I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. Ours was really great, lots of time with family and friends, and oh so much delicious food! Santa was very good to us – he left me several of the cookbooks that were on my wish list, a ton of baking ingredients and lots of other toys to use in the kitchen. Shane is off from work this week so I’m really looking forward to spending time together and just relaxing, such a nice way to end the year. Today we’re off to see the new Mission: Impossible movie, and since the theater is at the mall, it also means we’ll be braving the after-Christmas crowds. Wish us luck π
Remember the cheesecake project I mentioned the other day? I promised if it turned out well, I’d share today and let me just say, “well” would be a serious understatement.
Even though Christmas is over, maybe you’re still searching for the perfect dessert for a New Year’s Eve party? Make this cheesecake – you won’t be sorry. The base is an Oreo crust, which is topped with a white chocolate peppermint cheesecake that is studded with pieces of homemade peppermint bark candy. As if that weren’t decadent enough, a layer of white chocolate mousse sits on top and, if you want, crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings for garnish. I’ve never been a huge cheesecake fan; I like it, but it wouldn’t be my first choice in a dessert spread. This one, though, blew me away – a great combination of holiday flavors with the white chocolate and peppermint, and the perfect creamy texture. The cheesecake received rave reviews all around at our Christmas celebrations – I was lucky to snag one piece to bring home and photograph π
My favorite thing about this recipe is that the baking instructions were so easy. One of the reasons I rarely make cheesecake is because I hate guessing when it’s cooked perfectly, and never take much comfort in the “until barely set” or “jiggles slightly in the center” instruction. This recipe has a two-step process – first the cheesecake is baked (in a water bath) in a moderate oven, and then the oven is turned off while the cheesecake remains in there. I followed the suggested baking times exactly and the cheesecake was cooked to perfection, it seriously couldn’t have been more simple.
If you simply can’t bear the thought of yet another sweet treat right now – I get it, trust me. If that’s the case, bookmark this recipe and make it one of your first priorities when December rolls around next year!
You can find the recipe here over at Baked by Rachel.
I’m glad it turned out so well for you and that the instructions were so easy to follow along with. I’m never sure if I’ve made things clear enough for others or just myself. π Love seeing yours made! And of course thanks for linking back! π
Mmmmmm…this looks amazing! I think all cheesecakes deserve to be topped with mousse!!!
I also was blown away by this cheesecake. It was full of the flavors of peppermint, white chocolate, and oreo and was smooth and creamy. I definitely woudn’t mind if this showed up again at next year’s celebration!
Great choice!
May I know what kind of springform pan you used for this because I like that the sides of your cheesecake isn’t dark. I have non-stick springform pan and somehow, my cheesecakes turns out dark outside. Thanks.
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Sure, my springform pan is made by Chicago Metallic. I think I picked it up at Williams-Sonoma a few months ago, I love it!
Looks amazing Tracey! OMG. I wish you lived closer! I would so be knocking on your door right now! π
Merry belated Christmas!!
xoxo
Heather
Oh my, the look at it, I sure know it is sure yummy and delicious!!
WOW this looks unbelievable! cannot wait to try it!
That looks amazing. I will be making it soon. Hope you have a wonderful xmas/new years too.
Looking forward to seeing your new treats from your new cook books! The cheesecake looks incredible!
This cheesecake was fabulous! Rich and decadent with a smooth and creamy texture more like a thick pudding than the traditional. Thanks for bringing it to our Christmas celebrations, Tracey!
This sounds really wonderful. Even if I overdose on sweets, I don’t stay tired of them for long.
Hope you had a great Christmas, and that 2012 brings the best of everything!
How did you like Mission Impossible? My family and I went to see it on Christmas Day (that’s just how we roll). I thought it was pretty good.
As for this cheesecake, that thing is gorgeous!
@Erin – We really liked the movie. I’m a sucker for all things Mission: Impossible, but I thought this one was the best of them all.
Cheesecake is on my baking bucket list. My brother’s new girlfriend brought a cheesecake to Christmas Eve and ever since I’ve had cheesecake on my mind. It was light and creamy and delicious. Score points for her! Your version is definitely taking cheesecake to the next level. Bookmarking for next year. π
oh my, this looks amazing!
That cheesecake looks incredible. Pinning it for next Christmas!
Hi,
These Sounds like Yummy..!!
This White Chocolate Peppermint Cheese Cake looks delicious and adorable.
I love cheese cake most. I read your recipe its really unique and easy to make.
Thanks For Sharing….