This recipe for No Bake Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes is an easy non bake cheesecake recipe. These grasshopper cheesecake cups taste just like your favorite grasshopper pie recipe but are easier to make! Green desserts are perfect for St. Patrick's Day or themed birthday parties!
Grasshopper Mini Cheesecakes
What is grasshopper pie?
Grasshopper recipes started with the invention of the grasshopper cocktail in New Orleans. Creme de Menthe, cream, and chocolate liquer were mixed together and named because of the green color.
The grasshopper pie lends its name from the color and flavor of the cocktail. My recipe for grasshopper pie cheesecake is kid friendly na dhas no alcohol. Instead, this grasshopper cheesecake uses mint extract and green food coloring.
No Bake Mini Grasshopper Cheesecake Ingredients
How to make no bake cheesecake
Use a food processor to pulse the Oreos until they turn into fine crumbs. Then, evenly divide the crumbs between 4 mini dessert bowls.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in the peppermint extract and Cool Whip and mix again until combined. Then, add in a few drops of green food coloring and mix using a spatula or spoon.
Spoon the cheesecake mix into the glasses or bowls and top with Cool Whip, whipped cream, or sprinkles.
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Recipe for No Bake Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes
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Grasshopper No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
Grasshopper No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are an easy non bake cheesecake recipe with Cool Whip. They taste just like grasshopper pie but faster and easier!
Ingredients
- 10 Oreos regular or mint
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2-4 drops green food coloring
Instructions
Using a food processor, pulse the Oreos until they turn into fine crumbs.
Evenly divide the crumbs among 4 bowls or glasses.
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the peppermint extract and Cool Whip and mix again until combined.
Add 2-4 drops of green food coloring and mix using a spatula or spoon.
Spoon the cheesecake mix into the glasses or bowls.
Top with a dollop of Cool Whip and sprinkles.
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This Looks delicious, it reminds me of a shamrock shake – but way better.