Description
Creamy st. patrick’s day mint chocolate cheesecake brings Irish spirit to dessert tables with its rich, velvety layers. Green-tinted filling and chocolate cookie crust create a festive treat you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by combining crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a springform pan to create a sturdy base.
- Bake the crust at 325F (160C) for 10 minutes, allowing it to cool completely and set a solid groundwork for the cheesecake.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, transform cream cheese into a silky smooth texture through vigorous beating.
- Gradually introduce sugar, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes uniformly incorporated and creamy.
- Whip heavy cream and mint extract together, creating a light and airy consistency that adds ethereal volume to the filling.
- Gently fold green food coloring into the mixture, crafting a vibrant festive hue that captures the St. Patrick’s Day spirit.
- Carefully transfer the mint-infused filling onto the cooled crust, using gentle motions to spread evenly and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight, allowing the dessert to set and develop rich, creamy flavors.
- Just before serving, embellish the top with delicate swirls of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate chips for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Butter temperature matters when mixing the crust to ensure perfect binding and easy pressing into the pan.
- Gradually adding sugar prevents lumps and creates a smoother, silkier cheesecake texture.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without watering down the filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg