Description
Sinful grasshopper cheesecake bars blend mint chocolate magic with creamy indulgence, creating a dessert that dances between rich ganache and silky cheesecake layers. Cool peppermint notes and chocolate graham crust will make you swoon with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces / 226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Topping:
- 1/4 cup green crème de menthe
- 2 tablespoons green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Craft the foundational graham cracker base by blending crumbs with sugar and melted butter, ensuring thorough coating of crumb mixture.
- Transfer the crumb blend into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, pressing firmly to create an even, compact crust layer.
- Roast the crust in a 325F oven for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely while preparing subsequent layers.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until silky and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly integrating each before adding the next.
- Fold in sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until achieving a smooth, consistent consistency.
- Carefully distribute half the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
- Infuse the remaining batter with mint chocolate chip liqueur or mint extract for distinctive flavor.
- Enhance the mixture with green food coloring, creating a delicate mint-tinted hue.
- Delicately layer the green-tinted batter atop the white base, using an offset spatula to prevent blending.
- Bake at 325F for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until center sets and edges turn golden.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 4-8 hours to stabilize texture.
- Slice into elegant bars, optionally adorning with chocolate shavings or decadent chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use an offset spatula to create clean, distinct layers without blending colors.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and overbaking the cheesecake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg