Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"A thin mint cookie for a base and a yummy green filling..perfect for St Patricks day or anytime. A big hit with kids too. My own creation. You will need 18-24 foil cupcake liners for these."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 18-24

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

directions

1. Line rregular muffin tins with cupcake liners and set 1 cookie into each tin.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F.
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).

Reviews

[katie1980]

Perfect recipe for St. Patty's Day! My co-workers and family fell in love with this recipe;) so creative, thank you!!!

 

[SharonChen]

These are AMAZING!!! I followed this recipe and made a dozen mini cheesecakes. Did exactly what the recipe says. The result was incredible. Will definitely be making these again and again.

 

[jlhorn]

These were off somehow. I used top ingredients so I am not sure why they didn't taste better. Made for an office event and they did not get ate and ended up thrown away. Won't make again.

 

[Madray7]

Turned out perfect and were delicious! Used 1 cup plain yogurt instead of the sour cream.

 

[Ceezie]

I didn't really care for these however both my DH and neighbors did. I used Keebler Grasshopper cookies. I will say they are a great looking holiday item. I will use the idea but change up the recipe to my tastes.