Description
This decadent Grasshopper Cheesecake blends creamy mint-flavored cheesecake on a chocolate crust, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. A luscious dessert with the perfect balance of cool mint and indulgent chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for ganache)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Chocolate-covered strawberries or mint chocolate chips (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate wafer cookies, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, vanilla, peppermint extract, and green food coloring if using. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the ganache, heat 1 cup heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 3 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until glossy.
- Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Garnish with mint leaves and chocolate-covered strawberries or mint chocolate chips if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Allow cheesecake to chill thoroughly before adding ganache.
- Ganache can be made ahead and gently reheated if needed.
- For a stronger mint flavor, adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
