Frosty Peppermint Dessert

• 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 36 round peppermints)
• 3 drops red food coloring, optional
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• Additional crushed peppermints, optional

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with additional peppermints.

chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, condensed milk, peppermint candies, coloring, heavy whipping cream, peppermints

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosty-peppermint-dessert/ (may not work)