Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe
If you love rich chocolate and cool mint flavors, this Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate cooled
- Green food coloring optional
For Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
Prepare the Crust
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined evenly.
Press and Bake Crust
- Press crumb mixture firmly into pan bottom. Bake 10 minutes, then cool while preparing filling.
Beat Cream Cheese
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy without lumps.
Add Sugar and Flavoring
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Beat gently until fully blended and smooth.
Add Eggs Slowly
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix on low speed to avoid adding too much air.
Add Chocolate and Cream
- Fold in melted chocolate and sour cream. Add green coloring if desired. Mix until smooth.
Pour Filling into Pan
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula evenly.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake 50–55 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles when gently shaken.
Cool Slowly
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for one hour.
Chill Completely
- Remove cheesecake and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Prepare Ganache
- Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips. Let sit two minutes, then stir smooth.
Top with Ganache
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Spread evenly and let set before slicing.
Slice and Serve
- Remove cheesecake from pan. Slice with clean knife for neat pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Do not overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Add crushed mint candies on top for decoration.
- Use dark chocolate for deeper flavor.
- Make mini cheesecakes using muffin tins for parties.