Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake (No-Bake Style with Layers)

🛒 Ingredients

1. Chocolate Crust

• 200 g chocolate cookies (like Oreo, crushed)
• 100 g unsalted butter (melted)

2. Mint Cheesecake Layer

• 400 g cream cheese (softened)
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• A few drops green food coloring (optional)
• 200 ml heavy cream (whipped)
• 80 g dark chocolate (finely chopped)

3. Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

• 300 g cream cheese
• 80 g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150 ml whipped cream

4. Chocolate Ganache

• 150 g dark chocolate
• 120 ml heavy cream

5. Topping

• Chocolate chunks or curls
• Fresh mint leaves 🌿
• Extra chocolate drizzle

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter.

Press firmly into the base of a springform pan.

Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.

Step 2: Mint Layer

Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar until smooth.

Add peppermint extract and food coloring.

Fold in whipped cream gently.

Stir in chopped chocolate.

Spread over crust and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Step 3: Vanilla Layer

Beat cream cheese + sugar + vanilla.

Fold in whipped cream.

Spread over the mint layer evenly.

Chill for at least 2 hours (or until firm).

Step 4: Chocolate Ganache

Heat cream until hot (not boiling).

Pour over chocolate, let sit 1 minute.

Stir until smooth and glossy.

Let it cool slightly, then pour over cheesecake.

Step 5: Decorate

Add chocolate chunks and curls

Garnish with fresh mint leaves

Drizzle extra ganache for that dramatic look ✨