Description
Indulge in a vibrant Mint Chocolate Cheesecake that perfectly marries rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
- Crushed chocolate cookies
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
- Heavy whipping cream
- Dark chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed cookies with melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chopped mint and vanilla extract.
- Fold in whipped cream and adjust food coloring to desired shade.
- Melt dark chocolate and incorporate into the filling. Pour half of the mixture into the crust, layering with half of the chocolate mix, then swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg