Vandermint Cheesecake

Five ingredients. No oven. No water bath. No cracking, no fussing, no stress. Just mix, chill, and prepare to be the hero of every dinner party.

Vandermint (that gorgeous Dutch chocolate mint liqueur) gives this no-bake cheesecake its signature flavor: rich chocolate with a cool minty finish that lingers. Cream cheese and chocolate instant pudding mix create the body, while milk loosens things up to a silky, spoonable consistency.

Pour it into a chocolate crumb crust, chill until firm, and top with whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy. This is the kind of dessert that punches way above its effort level.

Kitchen Tips

• If you can’t find Vandermint liqueur, substitute creme de menthe plus chocolate liqueur in equal parts for a similar flavor profile.
• Let the cream cheese soften fully at room temperature before mixing. Cold cream cheese leaves lumps that no amount of stirring will fix.
• Chill for at least two hours, but overnight is even better. The filling sets up firmer and the flavors meld together beautifully.