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Mint Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

These Mint Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes are lightened up with Greek yogurt!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: brunch, Dessert, Snack, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate graham cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon plus 3⁄4 cup unrefined sugar divided use
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves diced
  • ⅛ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about 1⁄2 medium lemon
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a mini cheesecake pan or mini muffin pan and set aside.
  • 2. In a
    , mix together cookie crumbs, butter, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared pie pan, making sure to press evenly on the bottom and the sides of pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Mix the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, diced mint leaves, peppermint extract and lemon juice in a medium bowl with an
    on medium speed.
  • When the mixture is almost smooth, add the eggs, one at time, on low speed. Continue to beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are brown. The middle will not be completely set. Cool on the counter for at least 30 minutes, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve cold.

Notes

This recipe makes between 12-15 mini cheesecakes, deepening on how high you will fill the tins.
To store in the refrigerator, place cooled mini cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer, place cooled mini cheesecakes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg