Description
Creamy Andes mint cheesecakes combine rich chocolate and cool mint in a delightful dessert. Chocolate graham cracker crusts and silky filling make these mini treats irresistible for you to savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup (85 g) Andes mint chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Additional Andes mint chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Liners: Set oven to 325°F with a centered rack and line muffin tin with decorative paper liners.
- Create Chocolate Crust: Blend chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into each liner to form a compact base.
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: Whip cream cheese with electric mixer, gradually adding sugar until achieving a light, creamy consistency, then incorporate peppermint extract for refreshing flavor.
- Develop Cheesecake Batter: Integrate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing, then gently fold in sour cream and sprinkle mint chocolate chips throughout for delightful texture and taste.
- Fill and Bake: Distribute batter evenly into liners, filling three-quarters full, and bake for 20-25 minutes until center remains slightly jiggly, indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- Cool and Set: Allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for two hours to enhance flavor and achieve ideal texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each mini cheesecake with a delicate whipped cream swirl and additional mint chocolate chips for an elegant, irresistible presentation.
Notes
- Smooth Texture Secret: Beat cream cheese at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a velvety, luxurious consistency.
- Avoid Overbaking Trap: Watch for slight jiggle in the center, as continued baking will lead to dry, cracked cheesecakes.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg