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Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars

A delightful and visually stunning dessert that combines a crunchy Oreo crust, a silky mint-and-white chocolate cheesecake filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 30 pieces Oreo cookies Cream included
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Soften at room temperature for best results
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature
  • 8 ounces white Bakers chocolate, melted Melt gently
  • 1/2 cup Creme de Menthe Can be replaced with peppermint extract
  • 2 ounces semisweet Bakers chocolate, melted
For the whipped cream topping
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Chill mixing bowl and beaters before use
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Sprinkles, optional For decoration

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9 x 13-inch dish with foil, letting the foil extend over the edges for easy lifting.
  2. Pulse Oreo cookies, cream included, in a food processor until they become fine crumbs.
  3. Mix together crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake crust for 11 minutes. Remove and cool.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
  1. Place a large sheet pan on the bottom oven rack and fill it half full of water for a water bath.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy and free of lumps.
  3. Add sour cream and flour and beat until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and beat just until mixed in; avoid overbeating.
  5. Remove 1 cup of batter and set aside. Pour melted white chocolate and Creme de Menthe into the remaining batter and mix until evenly combined.
  6. Pour the mint-white chocolate batter over the cooled crust.
  7. Add the melted semisweet chocolate to the reserved cup of batter, mix, and drop dollops over the cheesecake batter. Swirl gently with a knife to create marbled ribbons.
  8. Place the pan of cheesecake on the oven rack above the steaming water and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the sides are set and the center is slightly wiggly. Remove and cool on a rack for an hour, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
Prepare the whipped cream topping
  1. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Swirl or spread over the chilled cheesecake bars and finish with sprinkles if desired.
Serving
  1. Lift the chilled slab from the pan using the foil overhang and slice with a warm, dry knife for clean edges.
  2. Serve small squares on chilled plates, optionally garnished with a thin mint or a shard of white chocolate.

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing. Use a thin-bladed knife warmed under hot water for pristine slices. If your oven runs hot, tent the pan with foil after 30 minutes.