Chocolate Grasshopper Cheesecake

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate Grasshopper Cheesecake
455 min.
16
386kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and mint with the creamy texture of cheesecake—introducing the Chocolate Grasshopper Cheesecake! This gluten-free treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet escape. With its stunning marbled design and refreshing minty notes, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Imagine sinking your fork into a velvety slice of cheesecake, where the luscious cream cheese filling is perfectly complemented by the decadent fudge mint cookie crust. The addition of green crème de menthe liqueur elevates this dessert to a whole new level, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that dance on your palate. Each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes, making it an unforgettable experience.

Not only is this Chocolate Grasshopper Cheesecake a feast for the senses, but it also offers a visually stunning presentation. Topped with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream and garnished with thin rectangular candies, it’s a showstopper that will leave everyone in awe. With a total preparation time of just over seven hours, including chilling, this dessert is well worth the wait. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this heavenly cheesecake, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups irish whiskey fudge crushed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • oz baker's chocolate 
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • cup sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup crème de cassis liqueur green
  • serving garnish: whipped cream sweetened
  • serving crème de cassis liqueur rectangular for garnish, unwrapped, cut in half diagonally thin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300°F. Wrap foil around bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. In large bowl, mix crust ingredients with fork until crumbly. Press in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.
  2. Bake 12 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
  3. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring once halfway through microwaving, until melted. If necessary, continue to microwave on High in 15-second increments, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently, until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in liqueur.
  6. Pour filling evenly over crust.
  7. Drop 8 to 10 tablespoonfuls melted chocolate randomly onto filling, allowing chocolate to sink into filling. With table knife or small spatula, cut through chocolate and filling to swirl for marbled design.
  8. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until set 2 inches from edge of pan.
  9. Remove from oven; run knife around side of cheesecake to loosen. Return to oven; turn oven off and open door slightly. Cool cheesecake in oven 1 hour.
  10. Remove from oven to cooling rack; cool at room temperature 1 hour. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  11. To serve, remove side of pan. Spoon whipped cream into decorating bag with large star tip; squeeze bag to pipe cream around top edge of cheesecake.
  12. Garnish with candies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein5.69%
Fat54.41%
Carbs39.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.57
Glycemic Load
18.9
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.849130363568%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.56mg
Epicatechin
10.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.31kcal
19.32%
Fat:23.62g
36.34%
Saturated Fat:13.24g
82.76%
Carbohydrates:38.97g
12.99%
Net Carbohydrates:37.36g
13.58%
Sugar:35.2g
39.11%
Cholesterol:87.78mg
29.26%
Sodium:179.4mg
7.8%
Alcohol:1.48g
100%
Alcohol %:1.77%
100%
Caffeine:7.74mg
2.58%
Protein:5.56g
11.12%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.74%
Copper:0.33mg
16.74%
Vitamin A:736.81IU
14.74%
Selenium:8.36µg
11.94%
Phosphorus:114.74mg
11.47%
Iron:1.94mg
10.78%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.61%
Magnesium:37.73mg
9.43%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.86%
Calcium:68.28mg
6.83%
Fiber:1.62g
6.47%
Potassium:166.35mg
4.75%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.62%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.09%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.63%
Folate:12.05µg
3.01%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.39%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.11%
Vitamin K:1.98µg
1.89%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.48%