Description
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake for St. Patrick’s Day is a creamy, festive dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors—ideal for celebrating the holiday or any gathering.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Unsalted Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Heavy Cream
- Mint Extract
- Cocoa Powder
- Green Food Coloring
- Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gradually add whipped heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Stir in mint extract and cocoa powder. Optionally fold in chocolate chips for added richness.
- Add green food coloring until desired shade is achieved; pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate overnight for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a twist, consider adding crushed peppermint candies or substituting dark chocolate with white chocolate. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; no reheating needed.