Mint Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 7 ounces chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 ounces sour cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 to 2 drops green gel food coloring, optional
• 12 ounces chocolate chunks

Directions

1. Set an oven rack in the center of the oven, then heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the chocolate graham crumbs in a large bowl, add the melted butter, and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly across the bottom of a glass dish.
2. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, just until it has firmed up. Take it out of the oven and leave it to cool while you make the filling.
3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and mint extract until smooth and combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping the bowl as needed. Mix in the food coloring until the color is even throughout.
4. Fold the chocolate chunks into the batter. Pour the filling onto the cooled crust, then smooth it into an even layer with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is set.
5. Remove the bars from the oven and cool them for 20 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.