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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (167g) Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 582
Calories from Fat 349		(59%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 38.9g	59%
	Saturated Fat 23.3g	116%
	Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 166mg		55%
Sodium 327mg		13%
Potassium 201mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g		19%
	Dietary Fiber 1.1g	4%
	Sugars 22.9g
Protein 9.4g		18%
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Andes Candies Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Recipe #101492 | 1½ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Chef #166084
Oct 7, 2004

I have not tried this recipe...yet! Looks to be very easy to prepare.

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

CRUST INGREDIENTS

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

FILLING INGREDIENTS

32 ounces cream cheese, softened (this IS the correct amount)
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
28 Andes mints candies or 1 cup Andes mint baking chips

TOPPING INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons whipping cream or whole milk
28 Andes mints candies or 1 cup Andes mint baking chips, divided

Directions

1
For the CRUST: Mix crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl.
2
Add butter, mixing well.
3
Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
4
BAKE at 325* (F) for 10 minutes.
5
For the FILLING: Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl at medium speed until well blended.
6
Add eggs and vanilla, mixing on low until well combined, do NOT overmix.
7
Stir in 1 package of chopped Andes Candies (28 pieces) and pour into crust.
8
BAKE: 325* (F) for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is almost set.
9
Run a knife between pan and cheesecake.
10
Set cake on cooling rack till room temperature.
11
Remove sides of pan.
12
For TOPPING:.
13
Set aside 10 or 12 Andes candies for decorating cake top.
14
In a microwavable bowl, mix remaining candies with cream (or milk).
15
On high, microwave 45 seconds.
16
Stir till candies melt and mixture is smooth.
17
Spread over cheesecake and let drizzle down sides.
18
Decorate with reserved Andes Candies.
19
REFRIGERATE, at least, 3 hours or until serving time.
20
Refrigerate any leftovers.

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From: sbera007

On Apr 27, 2009

I made this for a coworker's birthday and it was a huge hit. The only change I made is that I made an oreo crust by greasing the pan and pressing down food processed oreo crumbs. I baked this for 8 minutes and proceeded as directed. Thanks! This was easy and made me look like a master chef