Mint Brownie Cheesecake Cups

Set several plates of these fuss-free brownie cheesecake bites around the house for guests to munch on as they mingle. Bursting with mint chocolate, they’ll be the talk of the party.

Mint Brownie Cheesecake Cups

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 7 cookies)
  • 1 package (4.67 ounces) Andes mint candies or 1 cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional Andes mint candies or Andes creme de menthe baking chips, melted

Instructions

  • 1. Grease or paper-line miniature muffin cups. Press 1 teaspoon cookie crumbs onto the bottom of each muffin cup; set aside.
  • 2. Heat candies on high in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-60 seconds or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds. Cool to room temperature.
  • 3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in melted candies.
  • 4. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tops appear dry and begin to crack. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle with additional melted candies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie cup: 67 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.