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Creamy Irish Mint Cheesecake Shooters

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 8 to 10 shooters 1x

Description

These festive mini desserts feature a creamy, minty cheesecake layer atop a crunchy graham cracker base, all served in adorable shooter glasses. Quick to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, they’re a crowd-pleaser for parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2–4 drops green food coloring (gel type preferred)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 whole graham crackers (about 90 g), finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (13 g) brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional), for garnish
  • Green or gold sprinkles (optional), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Finely crush graham crackers using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
  2. Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl and add melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. If dry, add another teaspoon of melted butter.
  3. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each mini dessert glass or shooter. Press down gently to form an even layer. Set aside.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated, scraping the sides as needed.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and continue beating for another 2 minutes until thick and fluffy.
  7. Add peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Beat until color is even and texture is silky. Start with less mint extract and add more to taste.
  8. If using, blend in Irish cream liqueur. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
  9. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker base, dividing evenly among the glasses (about 3–4 tablespoons per shooter). Tap glasses gently to settle the filling and smooth the tops.
  10. Top each shooter with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or mini chips, sprinkles, and a mint leaf if desired.
  11. Refrigerate shooters for at least 1 hour (up to overnight) to set. For a quick chill, 30 minutes in the freezer works in a pinch.
  12. Serve chilled.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften to room temperature for a smooth filling. Start with less mint extract and add more to taste. Chill shooters for at least 1 hour for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies for the base. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream. Shooters can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Garnish just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American, Irish-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shooter (about 1/8
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 110
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 17
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: mint cheesecake shooters, St. Patrick's Day dessert, mini cheesecake, no-bake dessert, Irish mint, party shooters, easy dessert, green dessert

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