Sweets: Mint Choc & Oreo No Bake Cheesecake

Lately I haven't been too inclined to bake cupcakes or anything that requires using the oven for that matter. But what's a girl to do without sweet treats in her life? Well why not whip up some no bake cheesecakes to keep you going?

One of my favourite combinations with chocolate is mint & who can go past Oreo's??!!

I hope you enjoy this recipe, it's quick & super easy to make and is a great little dessert to serve guests if your having a dinner party and want something just a little bit different (plus, your guests will be super impressed with your creativity).

Ingredients:
-250gms Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
- 4  tablespoons  sugar (castor or granulated is fine)
- 250 mls whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-  1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 20 mint biscuits finely chopped (I used Arnotts Mint Slice) 
- 12 Oreo biscuits finely chopped
- 1 mint KitKat for topping finely chopped

Method:
1. Whip the whipping cream in a medium chilled bowl with a balloon whisk until soft to medium peaks form (be careful not to over whisk as this will turn the cream to butter).
2. In a separate medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on high until combined (2 minutes), add the vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until well combined.
3. Using a spatula, fold the whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
4. Place half of the finely chopped mint biscuits into the mixture and mix until combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag to allow you to pipe the mixture into your desired serving ware with ease.
6. Place a small amount of the Oreo's into the base of your glass, then pipe a small amount of the cream cheese mixture on top of the Oreo's & repeat the layers until your happy with the result (note: I alternated the Oreo's and mint biscuits on each layer).
7. Garnish with the chopped mint Kitkat if desired.