Description
Indulge in this creamy St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Cheesecake, featuring rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors that make it a festive treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp mint extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Green food coloring, as needed
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Crust – Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then press firmly into a springform pan.
- Bake & Cool – Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Make the Filling – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whip & Tint – Add heavy whipping cream and mint extract, beating until fluffy. Fold in green food coloring to achieve your desired festive shade.
- Assemble & Set – Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
- Chill – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
- Garnish & Serve – Before serving, top with whipped cream and chocolate chips for a decadent touch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, experiment with different extracts like almond or orange.
- To enhance texture, add crushed cookies as a topping.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother mixture.a
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg