Description
A festive dessert combining fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake, topped with peppermint whipped cream and candy canes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (19.9 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients required on the box
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pink gel food coloring
- 12 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
- Prepare brownie mix according to instructions, pour into the pan, and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese for 1 minute. Add granulated sugar, salt, and flour; mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and pink food coloring.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie layer and spread evenly.
- Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan; pour hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and center is jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool inside.
- Refrigerate for 5-6 hours. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheesecake.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over white chocolate and corn syrup. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake and let set for 1 hour.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until fluffy. Pipe onto cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Cover with plastic wrap to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: brownie, cheesecake, peppermint, dessert, holiday, festive