Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Day is celebrated every December 3 worldwide and honors the delicious dessert that combines chocolate and peppermint flavors. This holiday was created by Patti Jewel and her team at HolidaySmart, joining the family of cheesecake days in 2018. Peppermint bark, a confection typically made of dark and white chocolate layered with crushed peppermint candy, is commonly associated with the Christmas season in the United States. The origins of peppermint bark trace back to traditional French confections known as mendiants, with its popularity surging in the late 1990s after Williams Sonoma introduced its version. On this day, people often enjoy peppermint bark cheesecake, which features a chocolate cookie crust and a creamy filling made with cream cheese, white chocolate, and peppermint extract, often garnished with crushed candy canes. Those who prefer not to bake may celebrate by purchasing peppermint bark cheesecake from local bakeries.