Easy Mint Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate Crust
This easy recipes mint cheesecake blends rich chocolate with cool peppermint for a dessert that's perfect for holidays or any sweet celebration.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream and mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and mint leaves before serving.