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Thin Mint Cheesecake

This Thin Mint Cheesecake features a decadent brownie crust, a creamy mint-infused cheesecake filling, and is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and festive garnishes. It's a delightful way to enjoy the classic Thin Mint cookie flavor in a cheesecake form.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Crust

  • 18.3 ounces Fudge Brownie mix Duncan Hines brand
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.67 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Thin Mint Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup 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 thawed
  • 1 cup chopped Thin Mint cookies from 12-13 cookies

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli brand
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoon mint extract

Garnish

  • 4 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 7 Whole Thin Mint cookies cut in half
  • 1 Green & white sprinkles

Instructions
 

Brownie Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment round and spray the bottom and sides of the pan with baker’s spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fudge brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water just until combined and no lumps remain. Do not over-mix, or your brownies will be tough.
  • Transfer the brownie mix to the prepared springform pan and bake for 30-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a couple of moist crumbs.
  • Allow the brownie crust layer to cool completely on the counter while you prepare the thin mint cheesecake layer.

Thin Mint Cheesecake Layer

  • Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat, using a hand mixer on medium-high speed, for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat again until fully incorporated.
  • Add the mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. Mix on low speed just until all the cream cheese is uniformly colored green. Note that the cream cheese should be a slightly darker green than desired for the final cheesecake, as the whipped topping will lighten it.
  • Fold in 4 ounces of thawed whipped topping just until no white streaks remain.
  • Lastly, fold in the chopped thin mint cookies just until the cookies are evenly distributed in the cheesecake mixture.
  • Spread the thin mint cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled brownie crust layer. Use a small offset spatula to smooth the mixture into a smooth layer.

Chocolate Ganache Layer

  • Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Allow the warm chocolate to sit for 1 minute, add the mint extract, then stir until smooth.
  • Allow the chocolate ganache to cool to the touch before carefully pouring over the thin mint cheesecake layer and spreading it into a smooth layer. Be careful not to mix the ganache into the cheesecake layer.
  • Refrigerate the thin mint cheesecake for 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the cheesecake layer to firm up.
  • Before removing the outer ring of the springform pan, run a small sharp knife around the edges of the cheesecake to ensure no chocolate ganache sticks to the pan's outer ring.

Garnishing and Serving

  • When ready to slice and serve, add the remaining 4 ounces of thawed whipped topping to a large piping bag fitted with a large piping tip and pipe 14 decorative dollops around the outer edge of the cheesecake.
  • Using a small sharp knife, cut seven Thin Mint cookies in half. Place a single half cookie between each of the whipped topping dollops.
  • Sprinkle the whipped topping dollops with green and white sprinkles before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the most authentic Thin Mint flavor, ensure you use good quality mint extract. If you can't find Thin Mint cookies, any chocolate mint cookie will work as a substitute.