PINK PEPPERMINT LAYER DESSERT

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I made this in high school home economics, and it's a great use for leftover peppermint candies or candy canes. It's also very tasty. Chill time is not included in cooking time.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vanilla wafers (about 16 wafers or 14 graham cracker squares) or 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 wafers or 14 graham cracker squares)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces melted unsweetened chocolate (cooled)
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup whipped cream (chilled)
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
1 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the crumbs evenly in ungreased square pan 8x8x2" or 9x9x2".
  • Beat butter, sugar, chocolate, and eggs in a small mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Spread evenly over crumbs in pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumbs over chocolate layer.
  • In a chilled bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff.
  • Fold peppermint candies and marshmallows into whipped cream.
  • Spoon whipped cream mixture over crumbs and spread evenly to sides of pan.
  • Refrigerate for atleast 12 hours before serving.
  • Serve garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 141.3, Sodium 269.3, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 25.9, Protein 7

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