Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
"A smooth and creamy chocolate and peppermint cheesecake, with a double-thick Oreo crust and peppermint whipped cream and peppermint bark...."
INGREDIENTS
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OREO CRUST
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1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreos (I used double stuff)
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1 cup slivered almonds
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
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CHEESECAKE FILLING
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8 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
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3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (at room temperature)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs (at room temperature)
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3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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QUICK PEPPERMINT BARK (for garnish)
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1 cup white chocolate chips
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1/4 cup crushed candy cane pieces (I used pre-crushed candy cane sprinkles)
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PEPPERMINT-VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Additional crushed candy cane, for garnish, if desired
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