Delicious mini mint cheesecakes with a chocolate crust and a creamy mint filling.
Mini Mint Cheesecakes
Delicious mini mint cheesecakes with a chocolate crust and a creamy mint filling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 2 package cream cheese 8-ounce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 eggs large,
- green food coloring optional
- whipped cream and for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a mini cheesecake pan or a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the milk and peppermint extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter and mix until evenly colored.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared crusts.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set and slightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and firm.
- To serve, remove the cheesecakes from the pan and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 16gFiber: 1g
