Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with refreshing mint and bursts of chocolate chips. This visually stunning cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, evoking memories of summer nights while satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and sure to impress, it’s bound to be the star at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown and cool completely.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in heavy whipping cream and mint extract. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- 3. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg