Speaking of Peppermint

We had a church thing a few weeks ago and someone brought the most amazing dessert.  Here's the recipe so you guys can try it. :)

Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake

Prep: 24 min.  other: 8 hrs.

For a classic pairing, serve slices with Hot Fudge Sauce 

2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup crushed hard peppermint candy

2 cups whipping cream

Combine first 3 ingredients; press mixture on bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside

Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.  Gradually add condensed milk, beating until smooth.  Stir in 3/4 cup crushed candy.

Beat, in a metal bowl,  whipping cream until soft peaks form; gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.  Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy on top.  Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.  Remove sides of springform pan just before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Hot Fudge Sauce

1 (12-ounce) pkg. semisweet chocolate morsels

1 cup half-and-half

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Cook over medium-low heat until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth, stirring often.  Serve warm.  Yield: 2 cups.