Mint Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Crust

Name: Mint Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Crust
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 9 each chocolate sandwich cookies; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1⁄4 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons crème de menthe; Chocolate shavings, if desired

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Minty cheesecake filling baked bite-sized in mini muffin cups for a pop-able treat.

Serves: 24Prep: 25 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 24

Ingredients

9 each chocolate sandwich cookies
2 tablespoons butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese
1⁄4 cup sour cream
1 egg
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons crème de menthe
Chocolate shavings, if desired

Directions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Place liners in 24 mini muffin cups; set aside.
Step 2
Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to fine crumbs. Add melted butter. Divide crumb mixture evenly in mini muffin cups and press firmly into bottom.
Step 3
In a medium bowl beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, sugar and crème de menthe; beat until just blended. Divide cream cheese mixture even in muffin cups.
Step 4
Bake 15-17 minutes until cheesecakes are set. Cool completely. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Step 5
Tip: To make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler against the thin side of a chocolate bar.