St. Patrick’s Chocolate & Mint Cheesecake Bars

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. These St. Patrick’s Chocolate & Mint Cheesecake Bars are a delicious way to celebrate the holiday with a festive green color and refreshing mint flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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St. Patrick’s Chocolate & Mint Cheesecake Bars

Cooking Method: Baking, Chilling Cuisine: American, Irish Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 5 drop Green food coloring
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 1 hour.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
9. Once chilled, remove from the pan and cut into bars.
10. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until steaming. Pour over the bars and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.