Minty Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 package of Oreo cookies (14.3 oz)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 containers (32 oz) of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Pulse the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they become fine crumbs.
3. Add melted butter and pulse again until well combined.
4. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and then let it cool.
6. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
7. Add sugar, salt, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
8. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just combined.
9. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
10. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
13. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until almost boiling.
14. Pour the hot cream over semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
15. Stir until smooth and glossy.
16. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cheesecake and refrigerate until set.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Minty Chocolate Chip Cheesecake!