Shelly's Recipe

FROZEN PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

Category: Cheesecake

2 cups chocolate wafer cookie or sandwich cookie crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup crushed hard peppermint candt
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Red food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Fudge Spoonable Ice Cream Topping, if desired

Combine cookie crumbs and sugar. Add butter; mix well. Line 9-inch round cake or springform pan with foil. Press 2 cups crumbs firmly on bottom and part way up sides in prepared pan. Chill.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in candy and food coloring, (optional); mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour filling into pan. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm. Garnish with topping. Store leftovers covered in freezer.