Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
Creamy mint chocolate cheesecake with Oreo crust.Layered with fudge and peppermint flavor.Perfect chilled dessert for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 20 Oreos
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Oreo Layer
- 12 Oreos coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup hot fudge sauce
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Cheesecake
- 32 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 –2 drops green gel food coloring
- 4 large eggs
Topping
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Crush Oreos, mix with melted butter, and press into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool.
- Mix chopped Oreos with warm fudge and peppermint extract. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour ⅓ of batter into crust, add Oreo layer, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake in a water bath for 80–105 minutes until slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with warm fudge before serving.
- This mint chocolate cheesecake achieves the perfect creamy consistency with a refreshing finish.
Notes
- Swap Oreos with chocolate sandwich cookies if needed
- Add chocolate chips for extra texture
- Serve with fresh mint leaves for garnish