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Heavenly Mint Cheesecake Bars You’ll Crave


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  • Author: Sofya Petrova
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mint Cheesecake Bars marry velvety cheesecake flavored with mint extract and studded with chopped Mint Oreos, all atop a crunchy Oreo crust. Finished with extra cookie pieces on top, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious—perfect for potlucks, parties, or an everyday treat.


Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

28 Mint Oreos, finely crushed

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp mint extract

3 large eggs, at room temperature

Green food coloring (optional), a few drops

Additional Mint Oreos, roughly chopped (about 6–8 cookies)


Instructions

Preheat & prep pan:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Line a 9×13″ pan with parchment paper (leave an overhang) and spray lightly with nonstick spray.

Make the crust:

Pulse 28 Mint Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form.

Stir crumbs together with melted butter until evenly moistened.

Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake for 10 minutes; remove and let cool slightly.

Prepare the filling:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add sour cream, vanilla, and mint extracts; mix until combined.

If desired, add green food coloring a drop at a time until you reach your preferred shade.

Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.

Add Oreo pieces:

Gently fold half of the chopped Mint Oreos into the cheesecake batter; reserve the rest for topping.

Assemble & bake:

Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.

Sprinkle remaining chopped Oreos evenly over the surface.

Bake 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles only slightly.

Cool & chill:

Let the bars cool on the counter for 1 hour.

Transfer to the fridge and chill at least 3 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

Slice & serve:

Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan.

Cut into desired portions with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.

 

Serve chilled.

Notes

Room-temperature ingredients: Ensures a lump-free, creamy batter.

Avoid overmixing eggs: Overbeating can cause cracks in the final bars.

Gradual cooling: Prevents sudden temperature shifts that lead to cracks.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Variations:

Drizzle with melted chocolate or add a ganache layer for extra richness.

Swap in gluten-free sandwich cookies to make the recipe gluten-free.

For a no-bake version, use a chilled crust and set the filling with gelatin in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (about 2″×2″)
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 190 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg