Grasshopper Cheesecake Recipe

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Grasshopper Cheesecake
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  1. FOR THE CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIE CRUST: In a small bowl stir together crushed cookies and melted butter or margarine till well combined. Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  2. FOR THE FILLING: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch. Beat with an electric mixer till smooth. Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in creme de menthe and vanilla extract. Stir in crushed cookies. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Lower the temperature to 200°F and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or till the center no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan. Chill, uncovered, overnight.
  4. TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: In a small saucepan melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread warm chocolate mixture over cheesecake. Garnish with shaved white chocolate. Chill till serving time. Makes 12 to 18 slices.
  5. Cheesecake Extraordinaire.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 475.19 Kcal (1990 kJ)
Calories from fat 277.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.85g 47%
Cholesterol 124.56mg 42%
Sodium 285.93mg 12%
Potassium 100.17mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.3g 12%
Sugars 28.8g 115%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 6.22g 12%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 64.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.05 Kcal (1721 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.69g 47%
Cholesterol 107.75mg 42%
Sodium 247.34mg 12%
Potassium 86.65mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.27g 12%
Sugars 24.91g 115%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 5%
Protein 5.38g 12%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 56mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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