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Instant Pot Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
This Instant Pot Chocolate Mint Cheesecake has the perfect balance of chocolate and mint flavors. My favorite chocolate cheesecake recipe with just a hint of mint flavor baked on an Oreo crust. This cheesecake is a mint chocolate lovers dream!

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted

Filling

  • 24 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 eggs

Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add Oreos to a food processor until you get about 1 1/4 cups of crumbs. Add in the melted butter and pulse until combined.
  • Pour into the bottom of a greased 7″ springform pan and use your hand or the back of a spoon to press and form a crust bringing the crumbs up about 1 inch on the sides.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
  • You can also freeze the crust until you prepare the filling for a bake free method.

Filling

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes or until completely smooth and there are no lumps.
  • Add in the sugar and flour and mix until just combined.
  • Add in the cocoa powder and mint extract and mix until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix on low speed until combined then increase the speed to high for about 1 minute.
  • Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and make sure there are no lumps. Give one final mix before adding the eggs.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix just until the yolk disappears into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared crust and gently tap the bottom of the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Cover the pan completely with aluminum foil and add one cup of water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and add in the trivet.
  • Place the cheesecake on top of the trivet and set your pot to high pressure for 50 minutes and allow to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  • Once you can open the pot, remove the cheesecake and allow to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to set for at least 6 hours but overnight is recommended.

To make the ganache:

  • Prepare the ganache by adding the heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 30 seconds until hot but not boiling. Add the chocolate in and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and remove the outer ring. Pour the ganache over the top of the cheesecake and smooth.

To make the whipped cream:

  • Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the whipped cream into a piping bag equipped with a large star attachment and swirl on top of the cheesecake. Top with Andes mint pieces and serve.
  • Keep left overs in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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