Recipe of Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• For the Cheesecake Filling:
• 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• For Topping:
• Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and melted chocolate.

6. 6

   Pour the batter over the crust in the pan.

7. 7

   Bake for about 1 hour or until the center is set.

8. 8

   Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.

9. 9

   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Before serving, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.