10 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
filling:
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)
ganache:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chips, creme de menthe, flour, creme de cacao and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour half the batter over crust; sprinkle with crushed Oreos. Carefully spoon remaining batter over top. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan.
3
Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
4
Remove rim from pan. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Spread over cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 518 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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