No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
This No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for mint chocolate lovers! Featuring a rich, creamy filling with a hint of mint and a luscious chocolate crust, it’s perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you crave a sweet treat. No baking required, making it quick and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (No Bake)
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add mint extract and green food coloring, mixing until evenly combined.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour half of the filling over the chilled crust. Drizzle melted chocolate over the layer, then add the remaining filling. Smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Green food coloring is optional; you can omit it if you prefer a natural look.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a firmer crust, freeze the crust before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg