Peppermint Cheesecake

Peppermint Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 containers cream cheese (8oz.)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
1 cup whipping cream,whipped
2 milk chocolate candy bars, finely chopped

Directions:

Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool. Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing with electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate. Pour over crust; chill until firm. Garnish with additional whipped cream and peppermint candy, if desired.
By Robin from Washington, Ia