Peppermint Cheesecake

Name: Peppermint Cheesecake
Ingredients: 1 c. chocolate wafer crumbs; 3 Tbsp. margarine, melted; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 c. cold water; 2 (8 oz.) containers soft cream cheese; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. milk; 1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy; 1 c. whipping cream, whipped; 2 (1.45 oz.) milk chocolate candy bars, finely chopped

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 (8 oz.) containers soft cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy
1 c. whipping cream, whipped
2 (1.45 oz.) milk chocolate candy bars, finely chopped

Directions

1

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
3

Cool.
4

Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
5

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
6

Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended; chill until thickened, but not set. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate; pour over crust.
7

Chill until firm.
8

Garnish with additional whipping cream, whipped, combined with crushed peppermint candy, if desired.