Andes Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

prep time:: 15-25 minutes
cook time:: 45 minutes
other time:: 1 hour sitting in the oven and 4-5 hours chilling time.

I made this cheesecake for Kelly Pappas’ birthday. If you like cheesecake you will love this one! Perfectly chocolatey and minty.

ingredients

Crust:

2 cups finely ground Oreo cookie crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling:

3 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup chopped Andes Mint candies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

directions

Crust:

Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Press mixture into a 9” spring form pan. Bake at 375°F for 7-8 minutes. Cool and fill with pie filling. Take out and turn oven up to 450°F.

Filling:

1
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each one. Add chocolate, Andes candies, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
2
Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 250°F and bake for 35 minutes more. Turn off oven and leave in for 1 hour. Don’t open door. Put cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for 4-5 hours.

Source: Tamara Brown