ROCKY ROAD CHEESECAKE

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This is for the Cheesecake/Rocky Road lovers! I hope you like it as much as I do! Garnish with miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips if desired.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Melt the butter or margarine, and combine with the cookie crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla; blend with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add gelatin mixture, and blend. Fold in whipped cream, 2 cups marshmallows, and nuts; pour onto crust. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 20.3 g