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Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake w/ Chocolate Ganache

This decadent dessert is a fudgy brownie layer, with a mint chocolate chip cheesecake layer, and topped with chocolate ganache!
Course Dessert - cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate brownie mix
  • 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp. mint extract
  • 2 - 8 oz. packages reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. mint extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • a few drops green food coloring
  • 1 - 12 oz. packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3-1/2 c. evaporated milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions.
  • Add in 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips and mint extract, mixing until blended.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes in a greased 8-inch springform pan until a toothpick inserted 2-inches from sides comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add in mint extract.
  • Beat in eggs, just until blended.
  • Fold in 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips.
  • Spread evenly over brownie layer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until cheesecake is still slightly jiggly in the center when shaken.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small saucepan on low heat, combine 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips and 1/3 c. heavy cream.
  • Cook and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth, and milk is well-incorporated.
  • Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake.
  • Enjoy!