FROSTY PEPPERMINT DESSERT

Frosty Peppermint Dessert image

This creamy freeze with candy and a chocolate crust delivers make-ahead convenience. I'll often whip up two.-Carolyn Satterfield, Emporia, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 36 round peppermints)
3 drops red food coloring, optional
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Additional crushed peppermints, optional

Steps:

Mix wafer crumbs, sugar and melted butter; press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of a greased 8-in. springform pan. Freeze while preparing filling., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in crushed candies and, if desired, food coloring. In another bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust, spreading evenly. Freeze, covered, 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with additional peppermints.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.