Grasshopper Cheesecake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chocolate1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted
 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temperature
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs3
 1/4 cup green creme de menthe
 White creme de cacao2 Tablespoon
 4 oz. sweet cooking chocolate
 Dairy sour cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and melted butter or margarine.
Press on bottom and 1-1/2 inches up side of an 8-inch springform pan; refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixer bowl, cream the cheese and 1 cup sugar.
Add eggs, beating until smooth.
Stir in creme de menthe and creme de cacao.
Pour into prepared crust.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool in pan.
Melt chocolate; cool about 5 minutes.
Stir sour cream into melted chocolate.
Spread over slightly cooled cheesecake.
Refrigerate until set.
Remove side of pan.
Cut cheesecake into wedges and serve.
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