Irish Cheesecake Slice

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 7
A delicious and refreshing Irish Cheesecake Slice recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 blocks family kit kat chocolate candy bars , crushed
60 g unsalted butter , melted
whipped cream and of fresh mint , to decorate
375 g cream cheese , at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
300 g sour cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
green food coloring , to tint
100 g dark cooking chocolate , chopped
2 tablespoons instant coffee
1 tablespoon hot water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
435
Sugar
34g
Fat
31g
This Irish Cheesecake Slice is a rich and creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays. The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a classic pairing that is always a hit with guests. The crust is made with crushed kit kat chocolate bars and butter, which provides a unique twist to the traditional graham cracker crust. As a bonus, this recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it a perfect dessert for busy hosts. Overall, this Irish Cheesecake Slice is a decadent and refreshing treat that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.Place the kit kat chocolate bars in a bowl and crush.
3.Add melted butter and mix well.
4.In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
5.Gradually add eggs and mix until well combined.
6.Mix sour cream, peppermint extract, and green food coloring and pour over the cream cheese mixture.
7.Pour mixture over the kit kat chocolate base and bake for 50-60 minutes in the oven.
8.Cool in fridge for at least 2 hours.
9.Melt dark chocolate and instant coffee in a microwave and drizzle over the cheesecake slice.
10.Decorate with whipped cream and fresh mint.

PROS

This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious and visually appealing dessert.

The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a crowd-pleaser.

Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, the use of dark chocolate in moderation can provide antioxidants and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Peppermint has been linked to helping with digestion and reducing stress and anxiety.

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