Mint Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

• 8- 10 Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-4 drops green food coloring
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped Andes Mints
• For Garnish: Sweetened whipped cream, fresh mint, Andes Mints and Oreo Cookies ~ optional

Crush a few Oreo Cookies. Easily process cookies in a food processor or add to a zip top baggie and crush with a meat mallet until you have crumbs.

Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and green food coloring. Fold in whipped cream. Add chopped Andes Mints and mini chocolate chips. 

To make into parfaits: Alternate layers of cookie crumbs and cheesecake filling. Top with whipped cream. Chill until ready to serve. 

• To make into a pie:Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a pie plate. Top with cheesecake mixture and additional whipped cream. Chill until ready to serve.