Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes Recipe

Name: Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 18 -24 chocolate and mint cookies (such as Keebler Grasshoppers or Girl Scout Thin Mints); 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, beaten lightly; 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mint extract (or 1/4 tsp mint and 1/4 tsp chocolate extract or chocolate liqueur); 1 cup sour cream; Topping; 3 drops green food coloring; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

18 -24 chocolate and mint cookies (such as Keebler Grasshoppers or Girl Scout Thin Mints)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/2 teaspoon chocolate mint extract (or 1/4 tsp mint and 1/4 tsp chocolate extract or chocolate liqueur)
1 cup sour cream
Topping
3 drops green food coloring
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Line rregular muffin tins with cupcake liners and set 1 cookie into each tin.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
3
Beat cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour together well.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
5
Stir in sour cream and extract.
6
Fill tins and bake 20-25 minutes.
7
Filling will still appear soft but won't jiggle when cooked.
8
Cool in tins 5-10 minutes.
9
Combine topping and spoon onto each cake, then allow to cool completely still in the tins. (about 30 minutes).
10
Chill well before serving.
11
TIP: Use extra cookies to garnish the tops of each (I crumble some of the extra cookies and pop a mint leaf into the top).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 -24 chocolate and mint cookies (such as Keebler Grasshoppers or Girl Scout Thin Mints), 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes

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