Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake

Ingredients

    For the Crust:

  • 25 Mint Oreos
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Filling:

  • 2 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 6 tbsp cold water
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tsp mint extract
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • For Garnish:

  • Whipped cream
  • Andes mints
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Crush mint Oreos and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill.
  2. Soften gelatin in cold water, then microwave to dissolve.
  3. In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Stir in gelatin.
  4. Divide mixture in two. Add cocoa powder to one half for chocolate, and mint extract and green food coloring to the other.
  5. Alternate spoonfuls of each mixture onto the crust for the zebra pattern. Chill for 3 hours.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream, Andes mints, and fresh mint leaves before serving.