Impossibly Easy Grasshopper Cheesecake

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
1%
Impossibly Easy Grasshopper Cheesecake
270 min.
10
469kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a dessert that's as refreshing as a summer breeze! This Impossibly Easy Grasshopper Cheesecake is a gluten-free treat that will leave you wanting more. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 270 minutes, it's a dessert that's worth the wait. Perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion, this cheesecake serves 10 people and is sure to impress your guests.

The star of this recipe is the combination of green crème de menthe and miniature semisweet chocolate chips, creating a unique and delightful flavor. The cheesecake is baked to perfection, resulting in a firm and puffed center, while the ganache topping adds a rich and smooth finish. The Original mix and whipping cream ensure a creamy and indulgent texture that will melt in your mouth.

This cheesecake is not only delicious but also visually appealing. The green color from the crème de menthe adds a fun twist to the traditional cheesecake, making it a perfect centerpiece for your dessert table. With a calorie count of 469 per serving, it's a treat that you can enjoy without any guilt. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the talk of the town!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup crème de cassis liqueur green
  •  eggs 
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 0.8 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat all cheesecake ingredients except chocolate chips with electric mixer on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Pour into pie plate.
  4. Bake about 35 minutes or until center is firm and puffed. Cool 45 minutes (cheesecake top will be cracked).
  5. In 1-quart saucepan, heat ganache ingredients over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth; remove from heat. Carefully spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories469kcal
Protein5.71%
Fat63.31%
Carbs30.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.71
Glycemic Load
11.15
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.3378261470276%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:468.96kcal
23.45%
Fat:32.55g
50.08%
Saturated Fat:18.83g
117.68%
Carbohydrates:35.83g
11.94%
Net Carbohydrates:33.47g
12.17%
Sugar:30.38g
33.76%
Cholesterol:110.14mg
36.71%
Sodium:167.79mg
7.3%
Alcohol:1.76g
100%
Alcohol %:1.84%
100%
Caffeine:25.43mg
8.48%
Protein:6.6g
13.2%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.18%
Copper:0.39mg
19.69%
Vitamin A:870.17IU
17.4%
Phosphorus:158.46mg
15.85%
Selenium:10.91µg
15.58%
Magnesium:58.55mg
14.64%
Iron:2.17mg
12.07%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.02%
Fiber:2.37g
9.46%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.09%
Calcium:77.73mg
7.77%
Potassium:257.38mg
7.35%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.42%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.83%
Vitamin K:3.5µg
3.34%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.1%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.03%
Folate:10.76µg
2.69%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.84%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.53%