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Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake that combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint for a magical dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate cake base
  • 1 package chocolate cake mix
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 240 ml water
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese (225 g each, softened)
  • 200 g sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 60 g sour cream
For the ganache and topping
  • 170 g dark chocolate chips
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chopped mint chocolate or mint chocolate chips For decoration
  • Fresh mint leaves For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 175 degrees C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan and dust it lightly with flour.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using the vegetable oil, eggs, and water, then pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
Making the cheesecake filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, peppermint extract, and sour cream.
  2. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled chocolate cake and bake at 175 degrees C for 35-40 minutes until set.
  3. Cool in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar for about an hour, then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Making the ganache and serving
  1. Melt the heavy cream and dark chocolate chips together in the microwave, stirring until glossy. Stir in vanilla and pour over the chilled cake.
  2. Decorate with chopped mint chocolate and fresh mint leaves.
  3. Serve chilled with whipped cream or fresh mint.

Notes

For an extra minty kick, consider infusing fresh mint leaves in your heavy cream before melting it with dark chocolate. Opt for high-quality chocolate chips to elevate the flavor profile.