Creme De Menthe Squares

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Servings: 96 Difficulty: Advanced
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A no-bake three-layered dessert featuring rich chocolate, minty cream, and crunchy graham crust.
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Creme De Menthe Squares

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 96 Calories: 2096.1

Description

These no-bake Creme De Menthe Squares are a festive holiday favorite that combines the classic trio of chocolate, mint, and cookie. The base is a sturdy, sweet graham cracker crust infused with cocoa, providing a perfect foundation for the layers above. The middle layer is a velvety smooth mint cream cheese frosting made with green creme de menthe, offering a refreshing and cool flavor profile. Finally, a thin layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate seals the top, adding a rich, decadent finish. Because there is no baking involved, this dessert comes together quickly with simple mixing and chilling. It is an elegant yet easy treat perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or any time you crave a sophisticated mint-chocolate combination. The flavors meld beautifully in the refrigerator, so making them a day ahead is highly recommended.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC) (optional, though traditional recipes often bake the bottom layer slightly to set it; however, this recipe implies a no-bake or minimal heat method. We will follow the text's instruction to heat the butter/cocoa mixture but not bake the pan unless specified. The text says "heat and stir... Remove". It does not say bake. We will treat it as a set crust made with warm butter mixture).
  2. For the bottom layer: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder.
  3. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the beaten egg, and the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Add the graham cracker crumbs and mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  7. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
  8. For the middle layer: Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a microwave or small saucepan.
  9. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and the green creme de menthe liqueur.
  10. Using an electric mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the remaining 3 cups of powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  11. Spread the mint mixture evenly over the chilled or set chocolate crust layer.
  12. Refrigerate the pan for 1 hour, or until the mint layer is firm.
  13. For the top layer: In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and the semi-sweet chocolate bits.
  14. Stir over low heat until the butter is melted and the chocolate is smooth.
  15. Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the mint layer.
  16. Chill the squares in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until the top layer is completely set.
  17. Cut into small squares using a sharp knife.
  18. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 96

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2096.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 96.3g149%
Saturated Fat 58.0g290%
Cholesterol 218.8mg73%
Sodium 2080.4mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 283.6g95%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g83%
Sugars 254.0g
Protein 41.5g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: no-bake, mint, chocolate, graham cracker, creme de menthe, holiday, christmas, layered, chilling, squares, easy, party, potluck, rich, dessert, cooling, festive, green, indulgent, classic
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