Mint cheesecake on a chocolate pillow
3 servings
60 minutes
Mint cheesecake on a chocolate base is an elegant blend of creamy cheese, refreshing mint, and the deep flavor of bitter chocolate. This dessert is inspired by traditional American cheesecakes but features the exquisite aroma of fresh herbs. Light, creamy, with a hint of cool mint, it’s perfect for summer tea or a special evening. Its base is a chocolate crust that adds richness to the texture while the soft mint cream enhances the flavor with a refreshing note. The final layer of sour cream topping gives it tenderness and completeness. It pairs perfectly with a cup of aromatic coffee or green tea, creating a moment of true enjoyment. This cheesecake is not only delicious but also beautifully appealing—the green hue of the filling makes it festive and memorable.
1
We mix flour, melted butter, and chocolate. We crumble it.
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Dark chocolate: 40 g
2
Add water. Mix the dough and pour it into the mold. Place in the oven (160 degrees) for just 7 minutes.
- Water: 70 ml
3
We pour cream over the mint leaves and blend them in a blender.
- Fresh mint: 1 bunch
- Heavy (double) cream: 30 ml
4
Using a mixer, we blend cream cheese, sugar (leaving a tablespoon of sugar for topping), and sour cream (only using 190 g).
- Cream cheese: 340 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Sour cream: 315 g
5
Add the yolks one by one, mixing the mass thoroughly after each.
- Egg yolk: 3 g
6
We combine the main and creamy mint mass. We add green dye. We mix.
- Green food colouring: pinch
7
Fill the mold with the prepared mass and the chocolate base. Bake in the oven at 160 degrees for about 50 minutes, or use a water bath.
8
For the topping, mix the remaining sour cream (125 g), sugar (1 tablespoon), and vanillin. When the cheesecake is ready, spread the topping over its surface and send it to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Sour cream: 315 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
9
Ready! Just need to chill it like any other cheesecake.
