Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Cookie Base

   Crush 150g of plain sweet cookies (such as milk arrowroot, digestive biscuits, or graham crackers) into fine crumbs and place them in a bowl.

2. 2.Add Melted Butter

   Add 50g of melted butter to the cookie crumbs.

3. 3.Mix the Base

   Mix the butter and cookie crumbs together until the mixture resembles wet sand and roughly holds its shape when pressed against the side of the container. Set aside.

4. 4.Combine Cream Cheese and Condensed Milk

   Place 500g of softened cream cheese (cut into cubes) into a large mixing bowl.

5. 5.Add Sweetened Condensed Milk

   Pour in a 400g can of sweetened condensed milk.

6. 6.Beat Until Smooth

   Beat the cream cheese and condensed milk together with an electric beater until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

7. 7.Add Mojito Flavors

   Add the zest of one lime, the juice of one lime, and about 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped mint to the cream cheese mixture.

8. 8.Mix Flavors

   Slowly mix these ingredients into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

9. 9.Add Alcohol (Optional)

   (Optional) Add 50ml of tequila (or white rum/vodka) to the mixture and mix until incorporated. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute with pineapple juice.

10. 10.Assemble the Base

    Divide the cookie base mixture evenly among 6 serving glasses (e.g., martini glasses).

11. 11.Add Cheesecake Mixture

    Spoon the Mojito cheesecake mixture over the cookie base in each glass.

12. 12.Garnish with Lime Zest

    Sprinkle a little extra lime zest on top of each cheesecake for garnish.

13. 13.Garnish with Mint

    Garnish each cheesecake with a fresh mint leaf.

14. 14.Chill Before Serving

    Place the cheesecakes into the fridge to chill until ready to serve, for at least 6 hours or until completely set.