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Aero Mint Cheesecake


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Aero Mint Cheesecake is a green dessert, perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Click here to make mint chocolate cheesecake in a few easy steps!


Ingredients

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  • 175g (9oz) dark chocolate digestive biscuits
  • 75g (2 1/2oz) butter, melted
  • 400g (14oz) cream cheese
  • 100g (2 1/2oz) icing sugar, sifted
  • 10ml (1 tsp) peppermint essence
  • 5ml (1 tsp) green food colouring
  • 300ml (10fl oz) double cream
  • 150g (5oz) Mint Aero chocolate, crushed
  • Extra Mint Aero balls and chocolate, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Crush the biscuits in a sealable plastic bag with a rolling pin, until everything turns into crumbs.
  2. Mix the butter with the crumbs.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the base of a 23cm (9in) springform cake tin and level with the back of a spoon.
  4. Combine the cheese, sugar, peppermint and green food colouring in a bowl and beat until well combined.
  5. Pour the cream in another bowl and whisk until peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the cream into the cheese mixture, then add the crushed Aero Mint and incorporate.
  7. Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the biscuit base and spread evenly.
  8. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight, to set.
  9. Once set, release the side of the cake tin and place on a serving plate.
  10. Decorate with Aero Mint balls and chopped chocolate wedges of chocolate. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: English

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 189mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.9g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg