Chocolate Torte with Mint

Crust:
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
2 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Filling:
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp peppermint extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
Chocolate sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan and bake for 7-8 minutes. Cool.
Cream butter and gradually add the sugar. Melt chocolate over double boiler. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts to butter. Slowly mix in melted chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat 3 minutes after adding each egg. Beat cream until it holds a firm peak. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Gently spread over crust and top with sprinkles. Chill for at least 3 hours.