Peppermint Cheesecake

• chocolate wafer crumbs↗1 cup
• margarine↗3 tablespoons

  Melted

• unflavored gelatin↗1 envelope
• water↗1⁄4 cup

  cold

• Philadelphia Cream Cheese↗16 ounces
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• peppermint candy1⁄4 cup

  Crushed

• whipping cream↗1 cup

  Whipped

• milk chocolate candy bars↗3 ounces

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool.

4. 4

   Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

5. 5

   Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.

6. 6

   Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended, chill until slightly thickened but not set.

7. 7

   Fold in whipped cream and chocolate.

8. 8

   Pour over crust.

9. 9

   Chill until firm.

10. 10

    Garnish with additional whipped cream combined with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.