Description
A decadent chocolate mint cheesecake with creamy layers and a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for any celebration or indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups classic Oreo cookie crumbs (about 22 cookies)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- 24 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon gel-based green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 ounces Andes mints (broken into pieces)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining the Oreo crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Pack this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Make the filling by beating the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add in the granulated sugar, flour, and melted white chocolate, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Drizzle in the peppermint extract, sour cream, and food coloring (if using), then blend until well combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and broken Andes mints gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then remove and cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe it over the cheesecake and garnish with additional crushed Andes mints if desired.
Notes
For a different flavor, swap peppermint extract for vanilla extract. Make sure to let the cheesecake cool slowly to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, mint dessert, creamy cheesecake