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Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 11/29/2017

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Perfect for the holidays, these cheesecake bars are made with creamy white chocolate, peppermint extract, and studded with pieces of candy canes!


Just in time for holiday baking, these cheesecake bars are made with a tasty Oreo cookie crust, white chocolate/peppermint cheesecake, and studded with candy cane pieces!  Made easily in a square baking pan, and with NO water bath, these bars take the difficulty out of making cheesecake!

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | An Oreo cookie crust, velvety smooth white chocolate peppermint cheesecake filling, candy cane pieces, and an extra drizzle of creamy white chocolate.  Holiday baking at it's finest! | The Chunky Chef | #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakebars #peppermint #whitechocolate #holidaybaking #ChristmasdessertsWhen it comes to holiday baking, I’m not one for making fancy complicated cheesecakes (with this delicious exception).  The water bath thing usually does me in… with my foil wrapped springform pan leaking, or the cheesecake cracking despite my best efforts.  So these cheesecake bars are a huge win for me.  NO water bath!  Just like these chai cheesecake bars, it’s easy peasy… and right up my alley!

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | An Oreo cookie crust, velvety smooth white chocolate peppermint cheesecake filling, candy cane pieces, and an extra drizzle of creamy white chocolate.  Holiday baking at it's finest! | The Chunky Chef | #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakebars #peppermint #whitechocolate #holidaybaking #Christmasdesserts

The drizzle of extra white chocolate on top is totally optional, but incredibly delicious.

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | An Oreo cookie crust, velvety smooth white chocolate peppermint cheesecake filling, candy cane pieces, and an extra drizzle of creamy white chocolate.  Holiday baking at it's finest! | The Chunky Chef | #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakebars #peppermint #whitechocolate #holidaybaking #Christmasdesserts

OTHER FLAVOR OPTIONS:

  • Instead of candy cane pieces, add mini chocolate chips
  • Drizzle with dark or milk chocolate instead of white
  • Top with a sprinkle of chopped andes mint candies instead of candy cane pieces

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | An Oreo cookie crust, velvety smooth white chocolate peppermint cheesecake filling, candy cane pieces, and an extra drizzle of creamy white chocolate.  Holiday baking at it's finest! | The Chunky Chef | #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakebars #peppermint #whitechocolate #holidaybaking #Christmasdesserts

As you start thinking about your holiday baking, keep these peppermint white chocolate cheesecake bars in mind!  And not only for Christmas, they’d be great for a Valentine’s Day treat as well!

HELPFUL TOOLS:

  • 8×8 Baking Pan – This is my favorite brand for bakeware, and I use this pan a LOT.  It’s held up wonderfully and bakes evenly.
  • Parchment Paper – I love that these sheets are only 8 inches wide, which means they’ll fit perfectly in your 8×8 baking pan, with some overhang on 2 of the sides (which you want).  No more cutting rolls down to size.
  • Peppermint Crunch Candies – In case you can’t find them in your grocery store, these are the ones I use.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars | An Oreo cookie crust, velvety smooth white chocolate peppermint cheesecake filling, candy cane pieces, and an extra drizzle of creamy white chocolate.  Holiday baking at it's finest! | The Chunky Chef | #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakebars #peppermint #whitechocolate #holidaybaking #Christmasdesserts

Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

5 from 2 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 421
Servings: 9 bars
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Perfect for the holidays, these cheesecake bars are made with creamy white chocolate, peppermint extract, and studded with pieces of candy canes!

Ingredients

CRUST:

  • 1 1/4 cups Oreo cookies, creme filling removed (this is about 20 cookies)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbsp melted butter

CHEESECAKE FILLING LAYER:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 Tbsp white chocolate chips (good quality) - about 3 oz if using a baking bar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature works best)
  • 1/4 cup candy cane peppermint crunch chips

TOPPINGS:

  • dollop of whipped cream
  • extra peppermint crunchy candies
  • drizzle of melted white chocolate

Instructions

PREPARE CRUST:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.  Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhand on two of the sides of the pan.  Spray non parchment lined sides of the pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • To a food processor, add Oreo cookies and pulse until crumbs form.  Add sugar and melted butter and pulse a few times until combined.  Transfer crust mixture to prepared pan and press into the pan.  I find your hands are the best tool here.  If you find your hands are sticking to the crust mixture, lightly spray your hands with cooking spray, then continue pressing into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

PREPARE CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • Remove pan from oven and reduce oven temperature to 325 F degrees.  Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between cooking intervals.  When there are just small unmelted pieces left, stir well and let the residual heat melt those pieces.  Set aside.
  • To a large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese and beat until fluffy and smooth.  Add sugar and melted white chocolate, beating on low until combined.  Beat in heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract.
  • Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well between additions.  Continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.  With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in peppermint crunch candies by hand.
  • Pour mixture over the pre-baked crust and smooth into even layer.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until it very slightly jiggles in the center when pan is nudged.  Place pan on wire cooling racks and cool completely to room temperature.  Place pan in refrigerator and chill overnight (or for at least several hours).

TO SERVE:

  • Use parchment paper overhang to gently lift bars out of the pan.  Run a sharp knife under hot water for a few seconds, then wipe clean.  Slice cheesecake into bars, repeating the hot water step if necessary.
  • Drizzle bars with melted white chocolate, if using.  If desired, top bars with a dollop of whipped cream, then sprinkle with additional peppermint crunch candies.

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Chef Tips

Leftover cheesecake bars need to be refrigerated.
If you don't have room temperature eggs, fill a small bowl with warm, not hot, water.  Add cold eggs and let sit for a few minutes.  They'll be close to room temperature after that.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Marjorie Cassady says

    Posted on 12/30 at 6:25 pm

    exceptional

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    • Marjorie Cassady says

      Posted on 12/30 at 6:37 pm

      these recipes are delicious!

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    Posted on 11/30 at 11:37 pm

    Okay, I’m drooling. These look SO good, and are so fun and festive! Perfect for the next holiday party!

    Reply
  3. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    Posted on 11/30 at 11:35 pm

    These bars are so festive!

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    Posted on 11/30 at 1:48 pm

    These look fantastic! I like the idea of drizzling milk chocolate and adding Andes mint chocolate chips to the top. I’ll definitely be adding these to my baking list for this weekend!

    Reply
  5. Steve says

    Posted on 11/30 at 8:48 am

    I’m afraid I’m with your kiddos on this one… not a fan of candy canes. But substituting mini-chocolate chips, and sprinkles on top, still makes this sound great to me!

    Reply

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