Description
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that brings together the indulgent flavors of creamy chocolate and refreshing mint in every bite. With a rich chocolate cookie crust and a smooth, mint-infused filling, this cheesecake is perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings alike. Impress your family and friends with this visually stunning treat that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp mint extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar while mixing until combined.
- Stir in heavy cream, mint extract, cocoa powder, and mix until fully blended.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly set but still wobbly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for about an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg