Chocolate Mint Cheesecake
Chocolate Mint Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that blends dark chocolate with cool peppermint in a luscious cheesecake filling, layered over a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. It’s a festive and elegant treat perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, filling removed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in peppermint extract and heavy cream (or sour cream) until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one half, and green food coloring into the other half (if using).
- Pour chocolate batter into the crust, then top with mint batter. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect or layer as desired.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Use a water bath to reduce the chance of cracking.Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.Food coloring is optional and purely for presentation.Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best texture and flavor.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chocolate-mint-cheesecake/
