Grasshopper Cheesecake

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   The crust--in a small bowl, stir the crushed cookies and melted butter together until well combined.

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   Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.

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   The filling--In a big bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

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   Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Beat in creme de menthe and vanilla; stir in crushed cookies.

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   Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust.

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   Bake at 350 for 10 minutes; decrease temperature to 200 and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center no longer looks wet or shiny.

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   Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan; chill, uncovered, overnight.

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   The glaze--in a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly.

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    Spread warm chocolate mixture over cheesecake; garnish with shaved white chocolate; chill until serving time.

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