Description
Indulgent Andes Mint Mini Cheesecakes bring elegant chocolate-mint magic to classic dessert lovers. Creamy filling nestled in buttery graham cracker crust creates irresistible personal-sized treats perfect for gatherings or quiet moments of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 8-ounce (226 grams) boxes cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/4 cups (213 grams) chocolate chips
- 15 Andes mints, coarsely chopped
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1 egg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- Nonstick baking spray (for greasing mini cheesecake pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Apply nonstick spray to a mini cheesecake pan. Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crumb mixture firmly into each pan well, creating a compact base.
- Using a mixer, cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate egg, mint extract, and green food coloring, mixing on low speed. Carefully distribute the cheesecake filling into each crust-lined well, filling approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes. After baking time completes, turn off oven and leave door slightly ajar using a wooden spoon. Allow cheesecakes to rest in warm oven for 5-10 minutes to prevent surface cracking. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to refrigerator.
Notes
- Customize crust by swapping chocolate graham crackers with regular graham crackers or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling and prevent overmixing which can lead to dense texture.
- Replace mint extract with peppermint extract for a more intense flavor, adjusting drops based on personal preference and desired mintiness.
- Garnish with crushed Andes mints or chocolate shavings just before serving to add extra visual appeal and complementary mint chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg