Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE MINT ROYALE

Category: Desserts

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup chopped almonds
3 tbsp butter, welted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup water
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
3 (1 oz) squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Heat oven to 325. Combine crumbs, nuts, & margarine. Press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup water; add remaining water. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.

Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla & peppermint extract, & mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate; gradually add gelatin. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over crumbs; chill until firm. Garnish with additional whipped cream & pecan halves, if desired. Serves 10-12