GRASSHOPPER CHEESECAKE
The classic chocolate-mint profile. Super creamy and luscious. Doesn't feel too heavy and has a nice and natural (not neon green) hue. Use Thin Mint® Girl Scout cookies for garnish if desired.
Provided by Marianne Williams
Time 7h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with 4 layers of aluminum foil.
- Pulse mint sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pulse until incorporated, about 5 times. Press cookie mixture evenly over bottom and halfway up sides of springform pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until fragrant and starting to turn crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling. Decrease oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high, scraping down sides as necessary, until completely smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sour cream and beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Add chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe liqueur, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat on medium until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat on low until just incorporated. Pour cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust. Place the springform pan into a large roasting pan.
- Place roasting pan on center rack in the oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan to come 1 inch up the sides of the springform pan, making sure you do not get any water into the cheesecake.
- Bake until filling is set but still slightly jiggly in center, 60 to 65 minutes. Turn oven off, and prop open door. Let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour. Remove roasting pan with cheesecake from oven. Remove cheesecake from roasting pan, and set aside to cool completely, about 45 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
- Run a sharp paring knife around edges of crust to loosen from pan. Remove sides of springform pan. Run knife around bottom of cheesecake to loosen. Gently shimmy, or use large spatulas, to transfer onto a cake stand or serving plate. Chop creme de menthe thins. Top cake with chopped thins and sprig of mint. Slice and serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.4 g, Cholesterol 151.7 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 582.3 mg, Sugar 54.6 g
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Tajdin Mughal
[email protected]This cheesecake sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Dylan Harman
[email protected]I can't wait to try this cheesecake! It looks so delicious.
Kalo Biral
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cheesecake again.
Ayana Davis
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly, but it still tasted great.
Salim Abdullah
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good.
Khairul Kh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The grasshopper flavor is subtle but it really adds something special.
Rose Anne
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It's so creamy and delicious.
Andine Engelbrecht
[email protected]The grasshopper flavor is so unique and refreshing. It's a great way to change up your cheesecake routine.
Bukenya Abudlahi
[email protected]I love how easy this cheesecake is to make. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.
Ziak Ali
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! It's so creamy and delicious, and the grasshopper flavor is just perfect.