When it comes to desserts, I’m not much of a Martha Stewart. I believe my problem stems from a lack of patience and a plethora of clumsiness. This cheesecake tastes amazing, but looks wise? Cute, decorative green icing wise? Not so much. If my life were a TV show and I accidentally dropped this pie on the ground and bought one at the grocery store to cover, everyone would know. The purchased one would be perfect and mine are… quirky.

I have another confession. I mentioned last week how I’m obsessed with Nestle Dark Chocolate & Mint morsels. Well, in my sick state, I decided to surf their website for more recipes using the chips because I had already eaten the cookies AND the brownies listed on the back of the bag. Wow, there are a lot of recipes. However, once I saw cheesecake, I knew which one I would be making.

It’s not a traditional cheesecake by any means. I would probably call it a cheesecake pie. I love that it’s two layers. You can enjoy the delicious morsels with cream cheese and then all by themselves in the ganache. I tried to replicate the box-like icing pattern from the website, but seriously, just make a tree or a snowflake or something. I regret my decision.

No-Bake Dark Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

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1 9-inch chocolate crumb crust

1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate & Mint Morsels

2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, at room temperature

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Set aside 1/2 cup morsels for ganache topping. From remaining morsels, sort out 1 tablespoon green morsels and place in small ziploc bag for drizzle; set aside.

Melt remaining morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on 70% power for 1 minute; stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-to-15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cream and vanilla extract in mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add melted chocolate; continue beating for 1 minute. Spoon into crust and smooth top.

Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons cream in 1-cup glass measure for 20 seconds on high power or until boiling. Add reserved 1/2 cup morsels to cream; let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread ganache over cheesecake to within 1/4-inch of edge.

Microwave reserved mint morsels in bag on 70% power for 20 seconds; knead. Microwave at 10-to-15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag. Drizzle over top of ganache. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

10 servings

Source: Nestle