Chocolate-Mint Cheese Ball

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, Splenda, vanilla, 3 tablespoons finely crushed candies, and chocolate.
2. 2
   Place in a small plastic wrap-lined bowl and chill 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3
   Unmold cheese ball and place on a pretty plate.
4. 4
   Gently press 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candies onto the surface.
5. 5
   The candies tend to get wet if left in the fridge too long.
6. 6
   I would press them onto the surface just before serving.