NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake image

Milky Way candy bars and make-ahead convenience give this sweet specialty its fantastic flair. "Our children and their families love this eye-appealing dessert," says Pat Pierce of Epworth, Iowa. "And I never worry about left-overs because it's gone in a flash."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold milk
4 Milky Way candy bars (2.05 ounces each), sliced
1-1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafers
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped topping and fresh raspberries or fresh strawberries

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the milk and gelatin; let stand for 1 minute. Add the candy bars; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until candy is melted and gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add chocolate mixture and cream. Beat on high speed for 4 minutes. Pour into prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped topping and berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.