Andes Mint Cheesecake Recipes

ANDES CANDIES CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the CRUST: Mix crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl.
• Add butter, mixing well.
• Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• BAKE at 325* (F) for 10 minutes.
• For the FILLING: Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl at medium speed until well blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla, mixing on low until well combined, do NOT overmix.
• Stir in 1 package of chopped Andes Candies (28 pieces) and pour into crust.
• BAKE: 325* (F) for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Run a knife between pan and cheesecake.
• Set cake on cooling rack till room temperature.
• Remove sides of pan.
• For TOPPING:.
• Set aside 10 or 12 Andes candies for decorating cake top.
• In a microwavable bowl, mix remaining candies with cream (or milk).
• On high, microwave 45 seconds.
• Stir till candies melt and mixture is smooth.
• Spread over cheesecake and let drizzle down sides.
• Decorate with reserved Andes Candies.
• REFRIGERATE, at least, 3 hours or until serving time.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chips, creme de menthe, flour, creme de cacao and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour half the batter over crust; sprinkle with crushed Oreos. Carefully spoon remaining batter over top. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Spread over cheesecake.

ANDES MINT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Put mints in freezer and freeze.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time beating after each.
• Mix in vanilla.
• chop frozen junior mints and sprinkle on cheesecake.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until set.
• Cool.
• Then chill over night.