How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Mint Cheesecake?

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 ounce) box chocolate cookie crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Is Chocolate Mint Cheesecake suitable as baking & desserts?

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

How do I store leftover Chocolate Mint Cheesecake?

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 Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) box chocolate cookie crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; ⅓ cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter, cut up; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1617 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with wide heavy duty foil.
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In a medium bowl, stir together cookie crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened.
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Press evenly into bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
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Bake 6-8 min or until set; cool on wire rack.
5
Place 6 oz.
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of chocolate in medium bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
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Stir frequently until chocolate is smooth and melted; remove bowl from saucepan.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at low speed until smooth.
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Beat in flour.
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Beat in 2 of the eggs just until combined; repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
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Scrape down sides of bowl.
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Beat in sour cream and vanilla just until blended.
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Reserve 2 cups of this batter in another medium bowl; stir in 1 teaspoons peppermint extract.
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Stir the melted chocolate into the batter in the large bowl until completely blended; pour into crust.
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Place pan in a large shallow roasting pan or broiler pan.
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Fill with enough hot tap water to come halfway up sides of the springform pan.
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Bake 35 minute.
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Carefully slide out oven rack several inches and pour the reserved peppermint batter evenly over cheesecake.
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Bake 25 min or until edges are puffed and top is dry to the touch.
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Center should move slightly when pan is tapped but should not ripple as if liquid.
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Remove cake from water bath; remove foil.
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Place on a wire rack; cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, place 6 oz.
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finely chopped chocolate in another large bowl.
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Place cream, 2 Tbs.
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butter and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan; heat over medium heat 2-3 min or until hot but not boiling.
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Remove saucepan from heat as soon as first bubble appears.
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Pour over chocolate and let stand for 1 min to soften.
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Stir until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted.
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Stir in 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract.
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Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
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Pour glaze over cooled cheesecake in pan, spreading evenly over top; refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
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Store in refrigerator.
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Cheesecake can be made up to 3 days ahead; stor in refrigerator.

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

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