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Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Creamy, refreshing peppermint cheesecake with mini chocolate chips on a rich chocolate crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs large

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine chocolate crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 mins.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and peppermint extract.
  4. Add eggs one at a time on low speed just until combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and green food coloring if desired. Pour over crust.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool in oven with door cracked for 30 minutes.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Slice into bars and garnish with whipped cream and mint leaves.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are room temperature to avoid lumps.