PEPPERMINT STICK DESSERT

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With every spoonful of this cool, creamy concoction, my family goes back in time to when our Grandma Dagmar made it each Christmas. The minty, refreshing flavor can't be topped. -Dianne Oertel, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces peppermint candy, crushed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon cold water
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
27 chocolate wafers

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine crushed candy and cream. Cook over low heat until candy is melted, stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir into hot peppermint mixture until dissolved. Refrigerate until mixture begins to set, about 20 minutes. Fold in whipped cream., Crush 3 chocolate wafers; set aside for garnish. Line a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl with 12 wafers. Top with half of the peppermint mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with chocolate crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candy just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.