Ingredients
1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 36 round peppermints)3 drops red food coloring, optional2 cups heavy whipping creamAdditional crushed peppermints, optional
Preparation
Mix wafer crumbs, sugar and melted butter; press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of a greased 8-in. springform pan. Freeze while preparing filling.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in crushed candies and, if desired, food coloring. In another bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust, spreading evenly. Freeze, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with additional peppermints.
