Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

Category: Cheesecake

***CRUST:***
20 chocolate creme sandwich cookies
3 tbsp melted butter
1/3 cup pkg sugar
***FILLING:***
1 lbs cream cheese -- softened
3/4 cup pkg sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder -- Plus
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
16 oz non dairy whipped topping -- thawed
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whipped topping -- for garnish
chocolate shavings -- for garnish

CRUST: Crush cookies into crumbs; combine with melted butter and sugar. Using back of spoon, press onto bottom of greased 10 inch springform pan or pie plate. Refrigerate.

FILLING: Cream the cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer at high speed for about 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cocoa; beat on low until mixed and then increase to high, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Fold in the whipped topping with spatula until just blended. Pour into pan and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Decorate with additional whipped topping and chocolate shavings. Slice with knife dipped in hot water.