CHOCOLATE MINT TORTE

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This frozen treat comes together in a snap. I melt chocolate-covered mint candies and mix them into the creamy filling for refreshing flavor. A cookie-crumb crust and a sprinkling of extra mint candies make it fun any time of the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

27 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 ounces chocolate-covered peppermint candies
1/4 cup milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional whipped cream and chocolate-covered peppermint candies

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill for at least 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, heat candies and milk over low heat until candy is melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Place marshmallow creme in a large bowl; gradually beat in mint mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Transfer to prepared crust. Cover and freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 2 months., Remove from the freezer about 30 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with additional whipped cream and candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.