Ingredients
- Oreo Cookies: 24 cookies, crushed (for the crust)
- Melted Dairy-Free Butter: 1/2 cup (for the crust)
- Cream Cheese: 16 oz, softened (for the filling)
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup (for sweetness)
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 1 cup (for fluffiness)
- Mint Extract: 1 tsp (for refreshing flavor)
- Dark Chocolate: 8 oz, melted (for filling and ganache)
- Green Food Coloring: Optional, for color enhancement
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted dairy-free butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and mint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to add lightness.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat additional heavy cream until just boiling. Pour it over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap for longer storage.
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the mint extract to taste or add more chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per slice, serves 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g (approx.)
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg (approx.)
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