Description
This Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Cake combines a rich chocolate cookie crust with a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with mint chocolate fudge sauce. Topped with a light, fluffy frosting and garnished with fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings, it’s a delightful and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mint chocolate fudge sauce
For the Mint Chocolate Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mint extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For Decoration:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and mint chocolate fudge sauce until well combined.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Mint Chocolate Fudge Sauce: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Mix in mint extract and let cool.
- Prepare Frosting: Whip heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting over the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with mint chocolate fudge sauce and garnish with fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake is completely cooled before refrigerating to avoid cracks.
- The mint chocolate fudge sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
