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Thin Mint Cheesecake

This delicious Thin Mint Cheesecake combines a fudgy brownie crust with a minty cheesecake filling, topped with chocolate ganache and cookies for a perfect dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 18.3 ounces Fudge Brownie mix (Duncan Hines brand)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.666 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.75 teaspoon mint extract McCormick brand
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 7 drops liquid green food coloring McCormick brand
  • 4 ounces frozen whipped topping
  • 1 cup chopped Thin Mint cookies from 12-13 cookies
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli brand
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoon mint extract
  • 4 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 12 cookies Whole Thin Mint cookies cut in half
  • Green & white sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and spray with baker's spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water until no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
  3. Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the brownie crust to cool completely on the counter before preparing the cheesecake layer.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
  6. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  7. Mix in mint extract, vanilla, and green food coloring on low speed until uniformly green.
  8. Fold in thawed whipped topping and chopped Thin Mint cookies until evenly distributed.
  9. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie crust using an offset spatula.
  10. Heat semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream for 1 minute in microwave; stir until smooth and add mint extract.
  11. Pour ganache over the cheesecake layer and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Run a knife around the edges, then pipe whipped topping around the outer edge.
  13. Garnish with halved Thin Mint cookies and sprinkles before serving.

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for mint lovers and combines the richness of chocolate with refreshing mint.