Description
A luscious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate cake, and a refreshing hint of mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups mint chocolate fudge, melted
- 2 cups whipped cream for topping
- 1/4 cup crushed mint chocolate candies (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and slightly set.
- Set aside to cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, blending until fully integrated.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing until fluffy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
- Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled crust.
- Pour the melted mint chocolate fudge over the cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top generously with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed mint chocolate candies if desired.
Notes
Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg