Andes Candies Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Food

ANDES CANDIES CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the CRUST: Mix crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl.
• Add butter, mixing well.
• Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• BAKE at 325* (F) for 10 minutes.
• For the FILLING: Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl at medium speed until well blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla, mixing on low until well combined, do NOT overmix.
• Stir in 1 package of chopped Andes Candies (28 pieces) and pour into crust.
• BAKE: 325* (F) for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Run a knife between pan and cheesecake.
• Set cake on cooling rack till room temperature.
• Remove sides of pan.
• For TOPPING:.
• Set aside 10 or 12 Andes candies for decorating cake top.
• In a microwavable bowl, mix remaining candies with cream (or milk).
• On high, microwave 45 seconds.
• Stir till candies melt and mixture is smooth.
• Spread over cheesecake and let drizzle down sides.
• Decorate with reserved Andes Candies.
• REFRIGERATE, at least, 3 hours or until serving time.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

ANDES MINT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Put mints in freezer and freeze.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time beating after each.
• Mix in vanilla.
• chop frozen junior mints and sprinkle on cheesecake.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until set.
• Cool.
• Then chill over night.

ANDES CHEESECAKE SUPREME

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Mix crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
• Add butter; mix well.
• Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake at 325°F, 10 minutes.
• Filling:.
• Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla; mix on low speed just until well combined.
• Stir in 1 cup Andes Baking Chips or 1 package of chopped Andes Candies (28 pieces);
• pour into crust.
• Bake:.
• Bake at 325 F, 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Run knife between rim of pan and cheesecake. Cool to room temperature.
• Topping:.
• Set aside 10-12 candy pieces, any flavor, for decorating top of cake.
• Place remaining Andes Candies and whipping cream in microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave on high 45 seconds.
• Stir until candies are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Pour over cheesecake, spreading to cover surface and drizzle down sides of cheesecake. Decorate with reserved Andes Candies.
• Refrigerate cheesecake 3 hours or until serving time.

ANDES MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Line the bottom of three eight inch cake pans with wax paper and spray the sides of the pan with cooking spray. Bring some water to a boil and keep it simmering while you mix the other ingredients.
• In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat with mixer until combined.
• Add 1 cup of the boiling water and carefully stir until it is mixed inches Beat for 1 1/2 minutes with mixer. Shake the chopped Andes Mints in a ziploc bag with a tablespoon of flour, until they are lightly coated. Fold the mints into the batter and pour into prepared pans. Bake for 20-23 minutes (until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
• MINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:.
• Mix butter, sugar, vanilla, peppermint and food coloring on low speed in large mixing bowl. Gradually add milk until you reach the desired consistency. Keep covered.
• GANACHE:.
• Place chocolate chops in a metal bowl. Heat cream over medium heat. Watch it closely and immediately remove from heat when it starts to boil. Pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes. Then slowly stir the mixture until all the chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the vanilla.
• Allow the ganache to cool and slightly thicken before you use it. Let it sit at room temperature for a couple hours, or put in the refrigerator if you want to speed things up. Start pouring the ganache over the center of your cake, and slowly move outward in circles.
• You can actually cut this recipe and still have enough to cover the cake. But you will love having leftovers to pour over ice cream, drizzle over cupcakes -- so many possibilities! Cover and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.