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Frosty Peppermint Dessert

Name: Frosty Peppermint Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + freezing

Makes

12 servings

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

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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

Directions

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

1 slice: 449 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

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