Mint Aero Cheesecake

🧾 Ingredients

For the Base:

• 200g chocolate digestive biscuits (or Oreos)
• 100g unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 300ml double cream (heavy cream)
• 400g cream cheese (full fat, room temperature)
• 100g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
• 1 tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
• Green food coloring (optional)
• 200g Mint Aero bars, chopped (reserve some for topping)

For the Topping:

• Whipped cream (optional)
• Remaining chopped Mint Aero
• Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:

1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
2. Mix with melted butter until well combined.
3. Press firmly into the base of a springform pan (8 or 9 inches).
4. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (if using) until smooth.
3. Fold in the whipped cream gently.
4. Fold in the chopped Mint Aero pieces.
5. Spoon the mixture over the chilled base and smooth the top.
6. Chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until set.

3. Decorate & Serve:

1. Once set, remove from pan and place on a serving plate.
2. Decorate with whipped cream swirls, chopped Mint Aero, chocolate shavings, or a chocolate drizzle.
3. Serve chilled.