Ingredients and Weight:
- Oreo cookies, 12 ounces
- Unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup
- Cream cheese, softened, 3 8-ounce packages
- Sugar, 1 cup
- Large eggs, 2
- Egg yolks, 2
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- Sour cream, 1 cup
- Heavy cream, 1 cup
- Cream de menthe liqueur, 1/4 cup
- White chocolate chips, 1 cup
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the Oreo crust. Sprinkle with half of the white chocolate chips and half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cream de menthe. Pour the mixture over the cheesecake batter.
- Top with the remaining cheesecake batter and sprinkle with the remaining white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 bar
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich
- Refreshing minty flavor
- Smooth and decadent
- Perfect for special occasions
User Comments:
- "These cheesecake bars are absolutely divine! The combination of chocolate and mint is heavenly."
- "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor."
- "The grasshopper flavor is subtle and not overpowering. It's a refreshing twist on a classic dessert."
- "The white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips add a nice textural contrast."
- "These bars are so easy to make and always turn out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor.
- Do not overbeat the cheesecake batter, as this can lead to a dense texture.
- Bake the cheesecake until the center is just set, as overbaking can make it dry.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving, as this will allow it to set properly.
- For a more intense mint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cheesecake batter.
