Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake (Printable)

Creamy mint-flavored cheesecake with chocolate chips atop a crisp chocolate cookie crust for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 large egg yolk
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
09 - 1/4 tsp fine salt
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
12 - 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes and set aside.
03 - Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt; beat until fully combined.
04 - Mix in sour cream and food coloring (if using) until smooth and evenly colored throughout.
05 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture.
06 - Pour cheesecake filling over pre-baked crust and smooth top. Bake for 30-32 minutes until center is just set and edges appear slightly puffed.
07 - Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
08 - Lift cheesecake from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 bars and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate feels like an elevated version of your favorite ice cream flavor
  • These bars come together faster than a full cheesecake but deliver all the same luxurious satisfaction
  • The chocolate cookie crust adds a crunch that makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Cold ingredients create lumps that never fully disappear, so make sure everything is at room temperature before you start mixing
  • Overbaking causes cracks and a dry texture, so pull them from the oven when the center still has a slight wobble
  • These bars need the full chilling time to achieve that clean, professional-looking slice
03 -
  • If you can't find mini chocolate chips, regular chips work but chop them slightly so they distribute better
  • The amount of peppermint extract can be adjusted to your taste start with less and add more if you love that intense mint flavor

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