Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 - 9 inch cheesecake

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers

3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

3 tablespoons white sugar

7 tablespoons butter

12 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

1 ¾ cups white sugar

4 eggs

½ cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups sour cream

¼ cup white sugar

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon butter

6 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Grind the chocolate wafers and 3 ounces of chocolate in a food processor; the crumbs should be small. Mix in 3 tablespoons of sugar. Melt 7 tablespoons of butter or margarine and add it to the chocolate crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

Step 2

Melt 12 ounces of chocolate and cool slightly. Blend in cream cheese 1 3/4 cups sugar eggs 1/2 cup cream cocoa vanilla and peppermint extract. Pour this in crust. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool overnight.

Step 3

In a small bowl mix together the sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour on top of cooled cheesecake. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Chill for 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4

To decorate the cheesecake make a chocolate icing. In a small saucepan simmer 1/2 cup cream and 1 tablespoon butter. Add to this 6 ounces of chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Freeze until the mixture is piping consistency (stir occasionally). Using a pastry bag pipe a lattice on the top.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 750.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.9g 22%

Carbohydrates: 64.2g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 49g

Fat: 51.5g 79%

Saturated Fat: 31.1g 155%

Cholesterol: 155.1mg 52%

Vitamin A Iu: 1354.9IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 26.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 98.2mg 10%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 30.3mg 11%

Potassium: 343.8mg 10%

Sodium: 335.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 463.8

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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