{"id":6379,"date":"2015-03-15T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-15T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.com\/?p=6379"},"modified":"2015-12-09T02:26:48","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T02:26:48","slug":"mint-oreo-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6379","title":{"rendered":"Mint Oreo Cheesecake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First things first. \u00a0Who doesn&#8217;t love mint and chocolate? \u00a0If you don&#8217;t, move on- this cheesecake is not for you. \u00a0There are two packages of mint Oreo&#8217;s in this dessert, and creme de menthe, so the mint flavouring is wonderfully present- not over powering so that you think you&#8217;re eating toothpaste, just perfectly paired with the chocolate and cream cheese.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m5X4ZdYXZy8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If for whatever reason you do not want to use the creme de menthe, you can omit it, and replace it with a teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green colouring. \u00a0The taste will remain the same, and the colour will &#8216;pop&#8217; as well. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This recipe doesn&#8217;t require the crust to be pre-baked, but if you prefer to do so, pop it in the oven for 10 minutes before adding the filling. \u00a0Pre-baking the crust helps to prevent sogginess, but again, I didn&#8217;t find that this crust needed it. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Decorating the top of the finished and cooled cheesecake is when the fun begins. \u00a0You can leave the cheesecake plain, without any additions, but what would the fun be in that?!? \u00a0By adding some green coloured chocolate, whipping cream and ganache, the cheesecake gets a little makeover, and everyone gets their full of sweetness!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2296site.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6389\" title=\"Mint Oreo Cheesecake \" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2296site.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Oreo Cheesecake \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2296site.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2296site-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Mint Oreo Cheesecake\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<div>Crust:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>1 package mint oreos, crushed\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup melted butter\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>Filling:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>3 8oz packages of cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>4 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup creme de menthe liqueur (or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract + green colouring)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>1 package mint Oreos, chopped\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>Topping\/Decorations:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>halved Mint Oreos<\/li>\n<li>Whipping cream<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate ganache<\/li>\n<li>Mint Areo bars and Bubbles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2318site.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6390\" title=\"Oreo Cheesecake \" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2318site.jpg\" alt=\"Oreo Cheesecake \" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2318site.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_2318site-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Procedure:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine crushed Oreo&#8217;s and melted butter to form the crust. \u00a0Press the mixture into a 9&#8243; spring form pan and set aside.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until the mixture is smooth again.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the creme de menthe and mix until combined.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Pour half of the cheesecake filling on top of the Oreo&#8217;s crust. \u00a0Add half of the chopped Oreo&#8217;s (reserve some for the toppings), and then pour the rest of the filling on top of the Oreo&#8217;s. \u00a0Add the rest of the chopped Oreo&#8217;s to the top of the cheesecake.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Bake the cheesecake for 40-50 minutes at 350F or until the outer edge is cooked, and the inside is slightly wobbly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Once baked, remove from oven, and allow to cool for one hour. \u00a0Place cheesecake in the fridge for 3 additional hours to cool completely.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>To decorate, pipe whipping cream rosettes using a 1M tip around the outside of the cheesecake. \u00a0Squeeze a small amount of ganache on top of the whipping cream rosette, and then place a half Oreo, and a small square of Aero bar. \u00a0Alternate rosettes with Aero bubbles and Aero bars.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Serve once decorated. \u00a0The cheesecake can be kept stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_target addtoany_list\" id=\"wpa2a_1\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook_like addtoany_special_service\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6379\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_twitter_tweet addtoany_special_service\" data-count=\"none\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6379\" data-text=\"Mint Oreo Cheesecake\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_google_plusone addtoany_special_service\" data-annotation=\"none\" 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