Description
Refreshing no bake mint chocolate cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its cool, creamy texture. Chocolate graham cracker crust and silky mint filling create a perfect summer treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) whipped topping
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Flavoring and Decoration:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until thoroughly combined. Press mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan, creating an even, compact layer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to solidify.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky and light. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, blending until completely smooth and creamy.
- Infuse the mixture with peppermint extract, adding a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a soft mint hue if desired.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese blend, ensuring a uniform, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the mint-flavored filling over the chilled crust, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a perfectly smooth surface.
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then drizzle artfully across the cheesecake. Use a knife to create delicate swirl patterns for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop rich, creamy consistency. The dessert should be firm and chilled before serving.
- When ready to serve, release the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and enjoy the cool, refreshing mint chocolate treat.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by toasting graham crackers or adding cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate base.
- Experiment with different extracts like vanilla or almond to customize the mint flavor profile.
- Use high-quality cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting cream cheese with coconut cream and using vegan whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 437
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg