This is a very favorite dessert that Tony makes; in fact, this is what the kids want for their birthday cake every year!
Anthony F. Isbell
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer cookies (about 24 wafers), finely crushed1. If you can’t find them, you could use chocolate graham crackers or chocolate animal cookies.
1 cup crushed hard peppermint candy (Tony uses a food processor to chop the hard candy.)
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
9″ springform pan
Instructions
Combine the chocolate crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and the melted butter until the crumbs are moistened. Place in the bottom of the springform pan and press firmly on the bottom and half way up the sides.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk and the peppermint extract if using. Fold in the crushed peppermint candy. Fold in the whipped cream.
Pour into the pan and cover with foil. Freeze for about 6 hours or until firm. Garnish as desired and serve. Leftovers should be stored in the freezer.
