mint chocolate cheesecake

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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! If desired, you can stir the cookie pieces into the batter instead of adding them in a layer. Keep the pieces fairly small; if they're too large they have a tendency to rise to the top.

Ingredients

  • 10 oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled
  • 6 tablespoons creme de menthe
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons creme de cacao
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 10 oreo cookies, coarsely crushed (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream