The saying “good things come in threes” must be referring to this peppermint cheesecake brownies recipe with its three layers of total deliciousness. The base is a fudgy brownie, followed by a creamy layer of peppermint cheesecake, and topped with chocolate ganache studded with crushed peppermint candies. Store-bought brownie mix saves you time so you can focus on making the cheesecake batter and the microwave-friendly chocolate ganache from scratch. Trust us: these babies will be some of the first to disappear from the holiday cookie plate.
Make this fun and tasty dessert any time of year by swapping the peppermint extract for vanilla extract instead. Skip the crushed peppermint candy topping and opt for chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
