Description
Mint chocolate cheesecake offers a cool, creamy dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Cool chocolate cookie crust and silky mint filling create a delightful treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Pulverize chocolate sandwich cookies and combine with melted butter, creating a cohesive base. Firmly compress the mixture into a springform pan’s bottom, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the foundation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until velvety and incorporate powdered sugar, blending until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Enhance the cream cheese mixture with peppermint extract, introducing a refreshing mint dimension. Optional: Add a few drops of green food coloring for a vibrant visual appeal.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks, creating a light and airy texture. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mint-infused cream cheese mixture, maintaining the delicate volume.
- Carefully melt chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave. Delicately swirl the melted chocolate through the creamy mixture, creating an elegant marbled pattern.
- Transfer the luxurious filling onto the chilled cookie crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a pristine surface. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, embellish with delicate whipped cream dollops, sprinkle chocolate shavings, or garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Adjust the peppermint extract carefully to prevent overwhelming the delicate cream cheese flavor, starting with a small amount and tasting as you go.
- Create a vegan alternative by substituting cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based versions made from cashews or coconut cream.
- Prevent cracking by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature and gently folding the whipped cream to maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg