Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Food

MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chips, creme de menthe, flour, creme de cacao and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour half the batter over crust; sprinkle with crushed Oreos. Carefully spoon remaining batter over top. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Spread over cheesecake.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a medium bowl combine the wafer crumbs and butter.
• Press into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in eggs one at a time until blended.
• Beat in liqueur and melted white chocolate.
• Pour over crust and bake for 50 minutes or until center is JUST set.
• Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.
• Run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen.
• Cool at room temp and then chill in the fridge overnight.
• To make curls shave chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler and place on top of cheesecake.

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.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Combine crumbs and melted butter, press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of springform pan.
• Sprinkle tablespoon of sugar over crust.
• Bake for 10 mins, remove from oven and raise temp to 450°F.
• In a mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, and sugar until well combined.
• Add creme de menthe, mix until well combined (completely green).
• Add eggs one at a time beating in at a very slow speed until well combined.
• Finally stir in 2 cups miniature chocolate pieces and pour filling into crust.
• Bake for 10 mins at 450F, then reduce heat to 250F and bake for 25-30 mins more, or until center appears nearly set when shaken.
• Loosen cake from rim of pan and then allow to cool before removing rim of pan.
• Chill the cheesecake.
• When ready to serve place 1 cup miniature chocolate pieces in zip lock bag.
• Put bag in microwave for 25-30 seconds, take it out of microwave and stir it around if not completely melted continue to put in microwave for 10-15 second spurts until melted.
• Put a tiny hole in corner of bag.
• Drizzle chocolate over cheesecake pieces and serve with delight to your guests!

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Gather refrigerated ingredients on the counter to bring to room temperature.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the cake mix and oil. Press on the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes or until set. (if making cupcakes, bake for only a couple minutes and press into liners lightly). Set aside.
• Turn down oven to 275 degrees F. Place a pan half filled with water on the lowest rack.
• Beat cream cheese until fluffy on lowest speed. Gradually incorporate sugar, extract, and food coloring. One at a time, add the eggs, beating after each addition. Beat in flour until incorporated and stir in chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into cheesecake pan. Drop the pan on the table repeatedly to release air bubbles and draw a sharp knife around in the batter to draw up air bubbles.
• Bake for about an hour (if cupcake-sized, check after about 30 minutes). Do NOT open the oven door until the end of baking. To check if done, carefully move the pan. If the sides look firm and the center wobbles, the cheesecake is done. Turn off the oven heat and leave the cheesecake in the oven to cool with the door propped open. After an hour or so, let the cheesecake cool on the counter. When the sides of the pan are cool, put the cheesecake in the refrigerator. Do NOT cover the cheesecake (condensation will gather and drop water on top). A full-size cheesecake will be chilled enough to eat the next day, cupcakes can be eaten the same day once chilled.
• To decorate, melt the chocolate and mix with the corn syrup. Place inside a plastic bag, and cut a tiny hole into the corner of the bag. Pipe onto the cheesecake.
• To cut, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe dry. Do this each time you cut a slice to get clean slices.