Oreo Mint Cheesecake Bars
A refreshing and rich dessert that combines creamy cheesecake and a chocolate Oreo crust, topped with chocolate ganache and fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate ganache (for topping)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a baking pan to form a crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, drizzle chocolate ganache over the top and garnish with mint leaves.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
For a firmer texture, chill the bars a bit longer before cutting. These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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