Description
A rich and creamy mint cheesecake with a chewy brownie crust, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed Thin Mint cookies (plus extra for garnish)
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or crushed Thin Mint cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extract, mixing until blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and crushed Thin Mint cookies. If desired, add green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled brownie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed Thin Mint cookies.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg