Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

cream filled chocolate wafers, such as original Oreos, finely crushed

3 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

6 oz

. white chocolate (, chopped)

1/2 cup

heavy cream

3 1/2

pkgs. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, well softened (28 oz total)

1 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 tsp

peppermint extract ((use an extra 1/2 tsp if you'd like a stronger flavor))

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

sour cream

5 oz

. semi-sweet chocolate (, chopped, plus about 3 oz. more for topping)

1/3 cup

peppermint bits or crushed candy canes or starlight mints, plus more for topping

2 oz

. white chocolate (, chopped)

1 cup

heavy cream

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

4 oz

cream cheese (, softened)

1/4 tsp

peppermint extract