This creamy cheesecake is the perfect combination of mint and chocolate. It comes together quick and is made in an Instant Pot. You are going to want to make this mint chocolate cheesecake again and again!

There are few desserts that I love more than cheesecake. I mean, I won’t turn down a warm chocolate chip cookie or brownie, but I will go out of my way for a slice of cheesecake. There is just something about that creamy cheesecake texture that I can’t resist.

Truth be told – I don’t make many cheesecakes. The kids love helping me make cookies, so that’s what we normally make when we want a sweet treat. When I do make a cheesecake though – it’s GOOD. Like leave me alone to eat this whole thing by myself, good.

Easy mint chocolate chip cheesecake

This cheesecake is different from a classic cheesecake because it has mint and chocolate flavors. The crust is made up of chocolate graham crackers and the cheesecake itself has a creamy mint flavor. This is also an Instant Pot cheesecake!

It’s a great cheesecake for a birthday, special event or even St. Patrick’s day!

Instant Pot mint chocolate cheesecake ingredients

The list of ingredients to make this cheesecake is a bit long, but stick with me! It all comes together to make one delicious dessert. You will need:

• chocolate graham crackers
• sugar
• butter
• cream cheese
• sour cream
• flour
• mint extract
• eggs
• green food coloring
• chocolate chips
• heavy cream

Chocolate graham crackers – These crackers make up the chocolate crust. You should be able to find chocolate graham crackers in the cookie aisle, but if not, regular graham crackers will work. You can also use graham cracker crumbs and save some time.

Sugar – You need both regular white sugar and brown sugar for this recipe. The brown sugar is for the crust and the white sugar is for the cheesecake itself.

Cream cheese – You are going to need 24 ounces of cream cheese, which is three 8 ounce blocks.

Sour cream – While you are in the cream cheese aisle, grab some sour cream as well. You only need 3/4 cup so check what you have at home first.

Mint extract – Most stores carry their extracts in the baking aisle. Mine always has them on the top shelf. Be sure to grab a mint extract for this cheesecake if you don’t have one at home.

Green food coloring – This is what gives the cheesecake it’s green hue! You can use a classic food coloring, an all natural food coloring or omit altogether. The color doesn’t change the cheesecake taste or texture at all.

Chocolate chips – Grab a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips for this mint cheesecake. Or use your favorite chocolate chips here! Some go in the cheesecake and some go on top as a ganache.

Mint chocolate cheesecake instructions

Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you are also going to need to grab:

• spring form pan
• non-stick cooking spray
• parchment paper
• food processor
• mixing bowls
• spatulas
• electric mixer
• measuring cups/spoons
• Instant Pot

Step 1: Make the chocolate crust – Using a food processor, make crumbs out of the chocolate graham crackers. You can also use a baggy and rolling pin to crush them up.

Pour crumbs into a mixing bowl and add in the brown sugar and melted butter. Mix together until it resembles wet sand.

Step 2: Press the crust into pan – Spray the bottom of a spring form pan with cooking spray and cut out a circle of parchment paper for the bottom of the pan.

Scoop the crust mixture into the prepared pan and press down, coming up the side of the pan about 1/2 inch. You can use a glass or a measuring cup to tightly press the crust into the pan. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.

Step 3: Make the filling – In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until creamy with an electric mixer. Add in the sour cream and mint extract and continue to mix using the mixer.

Add room temperature eggs, one at a time to the bowl, beating in between each egg. Mix in green food coloring here, if using.

Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon.

Step 4: Finishing the cheesecake prep – Bring out the chocolate crust and scoop in the cheesecake filling. Smooth over the top with a spatula.

Step 5: Prepare the Instant Pot – Place your water in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add your trivet. Carefully place the spring form pan on top of the trivet.

Put the lid on and set the valve to sealing.

Step 6: Set the cook time – Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.

When the cheesecake is done, allow a natural release. Remove the lid and the cheesecake. Wick away any water from the top or around the edges.

Cover the cheesecake and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight.

Step 7: Make the ganache (optional) – If you would like to top your mint chocolate cheesecake with something, try this simple ganache.

Heat cream in the microwave in 30 second intervals until just hot to the touch, not boiling. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 8: Top with ganache – Top your cheesecake with chocolate ganache by drizzling it over the top. Place back in the fridge to harden.

Storage instructions

To store this mint cheesecake, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge. You can also use cling wrap over the spring form pan to keep it safe. The cheesecake will be good for up to 5 day.

Can I freeze cheesecake?

You can! The best way to freeze a cheesecake is to cut it into slices. Wrap the individual slices in foil or plastic wrap and place them in a large ziplock baggy. The frozen cheesecake will keep for up to 6 weeks in the freezer.

Coffee with your cheesecake

While this cheesecake is the star of the show, a nice coffee makes a great additional. Some DIY coffee recipes that I would recommend are:

• Irish coffee
• Iced vanilla latte
• Espresso martini
• Iced chai latte
• Cold brew coffee

Mint chocolate cheesecake recipe

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