A chocolate cookie crust (baked only 10 minutes!) topped with creamy mint filling and topped with rich, luscious no bake chocolate cheesecake filling! Top it with whipped cream and chocolate curls for an impressive make ahead holiday dessert!
Did you guys realize that Christmas is my favorite time of year to cook and bake? Maybe something has given it away…. (Brown Sugar Pecan Blondies or White Chocolate Cranberry Sweet Rolls or No Bake Christmas Tree Cookies possibly?)
Did you realize that Lindt chocolate is one of the things I look forward to most during the Christmas season? A year hasn’t gone by in quite some time where there was no Lindt chocolate in our stockings, and for good reason. It’s incredible.
So when I got the opportunity to share some incredible chocolate Christmas recipes with you featuring Lindt chocolate, it was a no brainer. There are endless ways to enjoy Lindt, whether it be for holiday treats, gifting, decorating or entertaining! In Lindt’s The Season magazine you can find 24 days of Christmas inspiration to make the season truly magical.
Would you believe I was a little stumped on what to make for you? Sometimes when you’re given an ingredient of the best quality, all you want to do is stuff it in your face. You know?
But since Lindt’s Swiss Maîtres Chocolatiers are passionate about creating unique and delicious chocolate experiences, I wanted to make something that really showcased the chocolate. I had lots of ideas for chocolate Christmas bark or fudge, but I feel like sometimes the few weeks before Christmas are the only times we make some of those treats and I wanted to bring you something you would want to eat on Christmas, and the other 364 days of the year, too!
A good (almost!) no bake cheesecake is something you can use all year round. I added a mint filling layer to make this a mint chocolate cheesecake to give it a festive holiday spin, but you can easily omit that or substitute it with another flavour you enjoy to suit whatever day or holiday you’re making it for!
There are 3 100g Lindt chocolate bars in the recipe, so this cheesecake is all about the chocolate. The melted chocolate and the gelatin help the cheesecake keep its shape once its cut and gives it an incredibly indulgent, smooth texture. Feel free to use any of the plain Lindt chocolate bars you prefer — dark chocolate and milk chocolate will work equally as well for the cheesecake! I garnished with whipped cream and chocolate curls, but some crushed mint candies would make a great addition as well.
This cheesecake is “Almost No Bake” because the crust is baked for a mere 8-10 minutes. This is completely optional, so you could skip it and make the recipe totally no bake, but I find baking the crust just for a bit helps it to stay together and cut easily.
Almost No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate baking crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Mint filling:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
Cheesecake
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package unflavored gelatin
- 300 grams Milk Chocolate Bars
- 16 oz cream cheese 2 packages
- 3 tablespoons powdered icing sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream or frozen whipped topping thawed
Garnish:
- Additional whipped cream or frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 100g Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Instructions
- Crust:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9″ Springform pan with non stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press into the bottom of the Springform pan. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until top appears somewhat dry. Set aside for 30 minutes to cool.
- Mint filling:With an electric mixer, mix butter, powdered sugar, milk and mint extract on low until combined. Beat on high for 1 minute. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate until cheesecake mixture is ready.
- Cheesecake:In a small pot, sprinkle gelatin over cold milk (no heat) and let sit for 1 minute. Add the 3 Lindt chocolate bars and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Set aside for 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate mixture and beat until combined and fluffy. Add whipped cream and stir slowly to combine.
- Spread over mint filling in pan. Refrigerate at least 4-6 hours or up to 5-6 days before garnishing and serving.
- Garnish:Microwave Lindt 70% Dark Chocolate Bar on high for 7-10 seconds. Using a vegetable peeler or bench scraper, scrape large chocolate curls from the back of the bar. (This would work well with any of the Lindt chocolate bars!).
- Top cheesecake with whipped cream, chocolate curls or shavings and squares of Lindt chocolate as desired.
Nutrition Information
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*Although this post has been generously sponsored by Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc., the opinions and language are my own, and in no way do they reflect Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc.
Kim says
Curious how the mint layer is green in your photos. Did you add food coloring?
Ashley Fehr says
I do add a little to my mint goodies, yes, just so people know what to expect 🙂
Pamela Blume says
good to get all of recipe on one page LOOKS DELISH
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Pamela!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
YES to everything Lindt.. my favourite chocolate brand ever. LOVE this cheesecake recipe.
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
That is just fantastic. Mint and chocolate is my absolute favourite combination. In a cheesecake with Lindt chocolate? That’s heaven!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Stacey!
Kelly says
Christmas is my favorite time to bake too and I would love to add this to my ever growing list 🙂 It’s the prettiest cheesecake ever!!! Chocolate and mint desserts are a big hit around our house!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! What a light and luscious dessert! I big fan of mint and chocolate so long as the mint is not overpowering and this has the perfect ratio! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Dorothy! The mint is pretty subtle — it’s all about that fabulous chocolate!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
What a gorgeous cheesecake, Ashley! Love how impressive, yet easy, it is!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Ashley, this cheesecake is stunning!!!! I LOVE the mint filling!!!! and that Lindt giveaway sounds amazing!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Alice! No giveaway this time though — I made sure to hoard it all to myself! Lol. Though the husband did say we should probably share 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This looks SO good, Ashley!! I love all things mint chocolate during the winter and anything that’s no-bake is a winner in my book 🙂 pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel! It’s definitely one of my favorite combos, especially at Christmas!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
That looks like the best cheesecake I have ever seen! I love mint and chocolate! Gorgeous photos too!
Izzy @ she likes food says
You make the best no0bake desserts, Ashley!! I never think of myself as a big dessert person but everytime I see one of yours I get so hungry! I love the mint and chocolate together!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, mission accomplished then! Thanks Izzy 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This cheesecake looks unreal! It’s so beautifully decorated 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks so much Medha!
Annie says
My sister is coming home for the holidays in 15 days! Her favorite things are cheesecake and mint chip so clearly this is a sign I must make this! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
If you needed a sign, that’s definitely a good one! 😉 Thanks Annie!
marcie says
Ashley, this cheesecake is stunning! Lindt chocolate is amazing, and I’m sure it makes this cheesecake just amazing. 🙂 Beautiful layers — this is such a gorgeous holiday dessert!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Marcie! I had so much fun making (and devouring!) it 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
This looks like the perfect cheesecake to serve guest during the holidays or any time of the year.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Nicole! Next time I’m going to have to try harder to save some for guests! Lol
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I know my husband loves Lindt chocolate, I’m sure I would too if I wasn’t allergic. lol. This (almost) no bake cheesecake is a stunner, girlfriend! Love how easy this is to prepare and who doesn’t love mint and chocolate? So perfect for the holidays! Pinned! Cheers, my dear!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Cheyanne! I know a couple (crazy!!) people who don’t like mint but I’m certainly not one of them 🙂
Cakespy says
Almost no bake…DEFINITELY delicious! This looks completely crave-worthy and a perfect way to wow a crowd at a holiday celebration. 🙂 Cookies would need to be my warmup for this. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This cheesecake is absolutely gorgeous, Ashley! Christmas is my favorite time of the year to bake, too. And I just tell myself that calories don’t count! 🙂 I love how thick and delicious this looks! What a perfect holiday treat!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, yeah I’m working on some January recipes now to try to even things out 😉 Thanks Gayle!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I am ALL for no-bake this time of year! Especially if it involves me keeping out of the kitchen! I’d REALLY love to just dig a fork into my screen right now—this looks insane, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sarah! I dug my fork into it a time or two myself 😉