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St. Patrick’s Irish Mint Cheesecake Fudge Squares

Indulge in St. Patrick’s Irish Mint Cheesecake Fudge Squares

These St. Patrick’s Irish Mint Cheesecake Fudge Squares are a creamy, rich delight perfect for any festive occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 8 oz block-style cream cheese Use full-fat for optimal creaminess.
  • 12 oz white chocolate Ensure gentle melting to prevent scorching.
  • 1/4 cup Irish cream Can substitute with milk and mint extract.
  • 1/2 cup butter Aids in achieving a smooth texture.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract Start with less and adjust to preference.
Visual Swirl
  • 1 oz gel food coloring (green) Optional but enhances presentation.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by removing the block-style cream cheese from the refrigerator and letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the white chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, melted white chocolate, and powdered sugar.
  4. Stir in the Irish cream (or milk and mint extract) and mint extract to the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Divide the fudge mixture in half, adding green gel food coloring to one half and mix.
  6. Dollop alternating spoonfuls of each mixture into a lined 8x8-inch baking pan and swirl them gently.
  7. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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