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This Andes Mint Cheesecake is everything a mint and chocolate lover could ever want! Fluffy layers of cream cheese and chocolate on a bed of crushed Oreo’s, plus Andes mint scattered all over the top. This no-bake recipe is so easy and the perfect treat that requires no oven!
Andes mints remind me so much of childhood. I still remember the little tiny foil wrappers they come in and unwrapping them to a small little mint chocolate bar. Literally my favorite life skill as a kid was unwrapping these as fast as I could and letting them melt in my mouth. Andes mints were always something my parents kept in the house mainly because my dad loved the mint and chocolate combination, however, his love for those mint candies rubbed off onto me because I would always have one too many!
Also, do we remember that Olive Garden had them as their sweet treat when you got the check? I think it was my favorite thing they did at Olive Garden when Olive Garden was still somewhere people went to eat.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened or at room temperature so it makes it easier to mix together without lumps.
- Melt chocolate mints in intervals in the microwave to ensure it doesn’t seize by overcooking it.
- Use parchment paper to line the baking pan with an overhang so it’s easier to remove the cheesecake bars.
Variations
- Instead of crushed mint candies on top, crushed Oreo’s would be a great alternative!
- If you don’t like mint chocolate, you can melt semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
- For a festive vibe during the holidays, use red and green food coloring and peppermint chocolate candies! Then chop up some chocolate covered cranberries and sprinkle on top for that extra special touch.
Storing Instructions
Place Andes mint cheesecake slices into an airtight container with a lid or back into the baking pan and wrap tightly with foil. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. The crust may get a little soggy.
No-Bake Andes Mint Cheesecake Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 package Oreos or chocolate creme filled cookies, crushed
- ½ cup (114 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 ounce (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 10 ounce (284 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- 2 packages Andes mints or other mint chocolates
Instructions
For crust:
- Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter, stir together with a fork, until well combined.1 package Oreos or chocolate creme filled cookies, ½ cup (114 g) unsalted butter
- Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8 pan, and place in the refrigerator so the crust can begin to set. (Use parchment paper a few inches longer than the pan on each side, so you can easily lift it when it has set).
For the filling:
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, condensed milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Mix until it is smooth and creamy. You want to make sure there are not small pieces of the cream cheese remaining.24 ounce (680 g) cream cheese, 10 ounce (284 ml) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- Divide in half. Add a few drops of green food coloring to one half. Mix the filling until it is a light green.Green food coloring
- Spread this mixture over the prepared crust. Be sure to press into all spaces evenly, return to the refrigerator or put in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- For the chocolate filling, remove Andes mints from wrappers, and place in a microwave safe bowl.2 packages Andes mints or other mint chocolates
- Melt the chocolates for about one minute, and stir to combine into a smooth creamy chocolate. Add the melted chocolate to the remaining portion of the filling, stirring to combine. The mixture will start to thicken, but will still be creamy.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the green mixture and return to the refrigerator to chill, at least 2-3 hours, before serving.
- Top with chopped mints, if desired.
What size is your package of Oreo cookies? They come in different packaging based on type-family, Costco? How many ounces is the package or maybe how many cookies would you need to make one x recipe for the bottom layer? I’m assuming that using an 8” x 8” pan each layer is pretty thick. Thank you for your clarification.
the package is 14.3 ounces
How many oz on the bag of Andies mints?
They’re each 10 ounce bags