250gramsPlain full fat cream cheese (1 tub)Softened to room temperature
60mlFresh Whipping Cream
¼tspVanilla Extract
1½TbspCastor Sugar
65gramsOreo Cookies (approx. 6 cookies)Crumbed
Instructions
Halve the chocolate eggs
Tip: I used eggs filled with sweets as their two halves are not stuck together. If you need to cut the eggs in half, Place the blade of a sharp thin knife in very hot water for a few minutes. Remove, dry, then gently press the blade onto the seem of the egg halves. This should help to cut it evenly without breaking. Repeat the heating before cutting the next egg
Place the Oreos into a food processor and pulse until crumbed, or place in a sealable plastic bag and smash them with a rolling pin. If you prefer larger chunks just chop them roughly with a knife
Whip the cream then set aside. Next using the same mixer, mix the softened cream cheese, castor sugar and vanilla together until well combined and smooth (See notes below for options). Then fold through the whipped cream until fully incorporated*
Spoon a little bit of the cheesecake mixture into the bottom of the egg halves, then sprinkle each with a layer of cookie crumbs. Top with the remainder of the cheesecake mixture, smooth out with the back of a spoon and place in the fridge to set for 2 to 3 hours
Decorate and serve with any Easter treats you wish, or sprinkle over some more Oreo crumbs or even a drizzle of caramel sauce
Notes
*If you're making these for adults and would like a different touch, you can add a tablespoon or two or espresso or strong coffee, or you can add a little splash of liqueur. You should add this to the cream cheese mixture before folding in the whipped cream.You are welcome to mix the Oreo crumbs through the cheesecake mixture if you like. I just liked the idea of a hidden surprise when you dip your spoon in.