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Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Bites

These little, one-bites of sweetness are the perfect party pleaser. No utensils needed for your guests, just smiles and creamy, minty cheesecake taste! Pro tip: Enjoy with a glass of Morning Fresh Dairy milk to complete the delicious experience!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks Raskas cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 2 large First-Light Cage-Free eggs
  • 1 fresh mint sprig (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°.
Step 2
Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in medium bowl until mixture resembles sand. Press firmly into the bottom of 36 paper-lined mini-muffin pans or 36 mini muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
Step 3
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract and chopped mint until smooth in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, scraping down sides of the bowl after additions.
Step 4
Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into prepared muffin cups and bake for 15-18 minutes or until centers are almost set.
Step 5
Cool completely. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs just before serving, if desired.