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Amazing 9 Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars Joy

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars
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Make these festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars for a crowd-pleasing holiday dessert. They offer creamy cheesecake flavor mixed with cool peppermint for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies (like candy canes)
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the 1 cup sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and peppermint extract until the batter is smooth.
  6. Gently fold in half of the crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Do not overbake.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies over the top.
  10. Drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the top layer of peppermint.
  11. Cool the bars completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before cutting.
  12. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake out of the pan. Cut into bars and serve cold.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your batter.
  • For the best crush on your peppermint candies, place them in a sturdy plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • You can line the pan with foil instead of parchment, but leave plenty of overhang on two sides.

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