Description
Cool mint chocolate cheesecake invites dessert enthusiasts into a creamy paradise of rich, silky indulgence. Delicate graham cracker crust and luscious mint-infused filling promise a refreshing escape that melts effortlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, whipped
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly and evenly across the base of a springform pan, creating a compact foundation. Refrigerate for approximately 15-20 minutes to solidify the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky and light. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, blending until perfectly smooth. Introduce mint extract and vibrant green food coloring, stirring meticulously to ensure uniform color distribution.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the mint-infused cream cheese mixture, maintaining a delicate texture and preventing deflation of the airy cream.
- Carefully pour half of the mint filling over the chilled cookie crust. Drizzle melted chocolate across the layer in elegant swirls, creating a marbled effect. Add the remaining filling and use a spatula to create a perfectly level surface.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and allow it to set completely, ideally for 4-6 hours or overnight. The extended chilling time ensures a firm, creamy consistency.
- Prior to serving, embellish the cheesecake with delicate chocolate shavings or fresh mint leaves, adding visual appeal and complementary flavor notes.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping chocolate cookies with gluten-free or graham cracker alternatives for dietary needs.
- Use natural food coloring like spinach or matcha powder for a healthier green tint instead of artificial food coloring.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky smooth filling texture.
- Experiment with different extracts like peppermint or spearmint to create unique flavor variations while maintaining the mint chocolate profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg