Description
A refreshing no-bake cheesecake with a mint twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract and food coloring, mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: No-Bake Mint Cheesecake, dessert, mint cheesecake, easy cheesecake