Description
Mint chocolate cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious layers of creamy indulgence and crisp oreo base. Rich chocolate ganache and cool mint create a sophisticated dance of flavors you’ll crave from first heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
Crust Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) creme de menthe liqueur
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter to create a uniform base.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating a compact foundation for the cheesecake.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate cocoa powder, creme de menthe, and peppermint extract, blending until the mixture turns a smooth, rich green-brown color.
- Gently fold eggs into the mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated without overmixing.
- Optional: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips throughout the batter for extra texture and chocolatey bursts.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into the prepared Oreo crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Bake at 325F (160C) for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Chill for a minimum of 4 hours to set, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Chill your cream cheese beforehand to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture when beating.
- Wrap the outside of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking, creating a perfectly even cheesecake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Experiment with different mint intensities by adjusting creme de menthe and peppermint extract to suit your taste preferences, making the dessert mild or boldly minty.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg