Monday, July 11, 2011

Make A Grasshopper Cheesecake

This tasty grasshopper cheescake is sure to please


Remember those grasshopper drinks your parents would have on occassion--the chocolaty minty goodness all wrapped up in an icy drink. Now experience the same taste sensation in this wonderful cheesecake. It's the perfect compliment to any meal.


Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 375. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in bowl. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9- inch springform pan.


2. In large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Add in creme de menthe and beat until smooth. Add eggs all at once then stir in sour cream, beating until just combined. Fold in mini-chocolate chips. Pour into crust.


3. Place springform pan into shallow baking dish. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until center appears almost set.








4. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before loosening the crust from sides of pan. Let cool an additional 30 minutes before removing sides. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

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