MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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For this indulgent dessert we married the richness of cheesecake with the refreshing minty chocolate of grasshopper pie. We think you will love it as a full portion or cut into minis for an elegant finish to a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 8h55m

Yield 16 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 chocolate wafer cookies
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups sour cream, divided
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup white creme de menthe (see Cook's Note )
3 drops natural green food coloring, optional
Chocolate curls, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick spray and line with foil.
  • Pulse the cookies in a food processor with the butter, sugar, and salt to make a fine crust. Evenly press the crust into the prepared pan taking care to cover the bottom completely. Bake until the crust sets, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; heat at 75 percent power until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir, and continue to microwave until completely melted, up to 2 minutes more. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water, and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.)
  • Blend the cream cheese, 2/3 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup of the sour cream together in the food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides, as needed. Add the eggs and melted chocolate then pulse until just incorporated and smooth. Pour the filling evenly over the crust and bake until the filling puffs slightly around the edges and just set in the center, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining cup of sour cream and 2/3 cup sugar with the creme de menthe and food coloring, if using. Carefully, spoon the mixture over the top of the chocolate and gently spread into an even layer. Bake until topping becomes glossy but is still a bit loose, about 15 minutes more. (The topping will set when cooled.) Cool on a rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Lift cheesecake out of the pan, cut into 2-inch squares, and top with chocolate curls.

Butoco4595 Butoco cadde
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I love mint chocolate chip ice cream, so I knew I would love this cheesecake. It didn't disappoint!


Eros Trade
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Kelsie Hall
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Islamic Motivation
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Meh.


elsa atieno
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This cheesecake is absolutely divine. The mint and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Skyler Mortberg
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Not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake turned out really dry. Maybe I overbaked it?


CRAIG Maart
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a hit. So easy to make and it tastes amazing!


Ahmed Ayman
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This recipe was a disaster. The cheesecake was too dense and the mint flavor was overpowering.


Sarah Faith
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Great flavors, but a little too rich for me. Maybe I'll try a different crust next time.


Nandipha MHLONGO
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The cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Dostali khaskheli
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The flavor is great, and it is very easy to make. Will definitely be making this again!


Lal Jan
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Not a fan of mint desserts, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good.


AbDul HaMeeD_LaSHarI
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This was a great recipe! The mint chocolate flavor was delicious, and the cheesecake was very creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kelly Chittenden
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Very easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free Oreo crust and it was delicious.


Moni Wear
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This cheesecake is amazing. A great way to satisfy chocolate craving with a minty twist. Definitely will make it again!


Md Soyed
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This mint chocolate cheesecake is the bomb! It's so creamy and delicious, and the mint and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced. I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit.


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