Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers; 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 7 tablespoons butter; 12 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1 3/4 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Servings: persons

1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
3 tablespoons white sugar
7 tablespoons butter
12 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 3/4 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
6 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1
Grind the chocolate wafers and 3 ounces of chocolate in a food processor; the crumbs should be small. Mix in 3 tablespoons of sugar. Melt 7 tablespoons of butter or margarine, and add it to the chocolate crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
2
Melt 12 ounces of chocolate, and cool slightly. Blend in cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup cream, cocoa, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Pour this in crust. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool overnight.
3
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour on top of cooled cheesecake. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Chill for 6 to 8 hours.
4
To decorate the cheesecake make a chocolate icing. In a small saucepan, simmer 1/2 cup cream and 1 tablespoon butter. Add to this 6 ounces of chocolate, and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Freeze until the mixture is piping consistency (stir occasionally). Using a pastry bag, pipe a lattice on the top.

4534

kcal

Calories

277

Fat

460

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers, 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 7 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

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