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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is a creamy dessert with Oreo crust and rich chocolate layers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crust:

  • 20 Oreo cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Oreo Layer:

  • 12 Oreo cookies chopped
  • 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 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 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 and mix with melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Mix chopped Oreos with warm fudge and peppermint extract. Set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
  • Add sour cream, vanilla, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Mix until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time on low speed until smooth.
  • Pour one-third of the batter into the crust. Add Oreo fudge layer, then top with remaining batter.
  • Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 80–105 minutes.
  • Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour, then cool at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Top with hot fudge and whipped cream before serving your Mint Chocolate Cheesecake.

Notes

  • You can skip food coloring if preferred.