Thin Mint Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 4 hours Prep: 0.75 hours Cook: 1.5 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 454 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 16 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

crust
1 cup cookies thin mint, crushed and pressed into 9-inch springform pan
First layer filling
2 packages cream cheese (8 oz)
6 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup mints thin, crushed
2 large eggs beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Second layer filling
2 packages cream cheese (8 oz)
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
topping
14 ounces chocolate chips
6 ounces heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon peppermint

Directions

First Layer: Beat cream cheese until lumps are gone, then add sugar and mix well.

Add melted chocolate chips, then cookies.

Mix in eggs and vanilla.

Pour into pan and place in freezer to firm up.

Second Layer: Beat cream cheese until lumps are gone.

Add sugar, chocolate chips, then sour cream.

When smooth, finish with eggs and extracts.

Pour second layer on top of (hopefully) firm first layer.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours, until top feels jiggly but firm.

Cool, refrigerate.

Topping: Melt chocolate chips, whisk in cream and peppermint.

While topping is still runny, spread over whole cake and decorate with cookies.

Accent with green icing around cookies.

Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 117g
Amount per Serving
Calories 454 52% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.0g40%
 Saturated Fat 16.0g78%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 89mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g17%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
 Sugars 43.0g
Protein 6.0g11%
Vitamin A 12%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 5%  Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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