Peppermint Stick Dessert

• 8 ounces peppermint candy, crushed
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1-1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 27 chocolate wafers

1. In a small saucepan, combine crushed candy and half-and-half cream. Cook over low heat until candy is melted, stirring occasionally.
2. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir into hot peppermint mixture until dissolved. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until mixture begins to set. Fold in whipped cream.
3. Crush three chocolate wafers; set aside for garnish. Line a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl with 12 wafers. Top with half of the peppermint mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with chocolate crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candy just before serving.

peppermint, cream, unflavored gelatin, cold water, heavy whipping cream, chocolate wafers

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