This simple no-bake mint mocha cheesecake will be a hit at your summer parties and all year long!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time30minutes
Chilling Time6hours
Total Time6hours30minutes
Servings10people
AuthorKelsie
Ingredients
Crust:
16ounceschocolate sandwich cookiessuch as Oreos
7tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted
1/4teaspoonsalt
Filling:
1/4cupheavy creamat room temperature
3tablespoonscrème de menthe
2tablespoonsespresso powdermore or less to taste
1teaspoonmint or peppermint extractoptional, for stronger mint flavor
2 8-ouncepackages cream cheeseat room temperature
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupchocolate chipsmelted and cooled
6Oreoschopped
Topping:
1cupheavy creamchilled
1/4cuppowdered sugar
1tablespooncrème de menthe
green food coloringoptional
Instructions
Crust:
Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor and process until they’re a fine powder. Pour into a medium mixing bowl and stir in the butter and salt until well combined. Press into the sides and bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Freeze crust for 20 minutes.
Filling:
Stir the heavy cream, crème de menthe, espresso powder, and extract (if using) together in a glass measuring cup until the espresso powder has dissolved.
Place the cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the melted chocolate. Mix for 3 minutes more. Fold in the chopped Oreos until they are evenly distributed. Pour filling into the prepared crust and freeze for 20 minutes.
Topping:
Place the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Add the crème de menthe and a few drops of food coloring (if using) and beat to combine. Spread in an even layer over the cheesecake and freeze for 6 hours, or overnight. Serve and enjoy. (To remove the cake from the pan, run hot water over the sides of the pan for a few seconds. Use a knife dipped in boiling water to slice the cake.)