Frozen chocolate cheesecake

Frozen chocolate cheesecake tart is a special dessert for dinner guests, who were overwhelmed by its rich flavor and appearance. It’s a cool, different dessert. My husband said it was the best he had ever eaten! From Heather Bennett of Dunbar West Virginia.

Ingredients:

2-1/4 cups crushed chocolate cream-filled

sandwich cookies (about 22 cookies)

1/3 cup butter, melted

FILLING:

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese,

softened

1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

3 cups vanilla or white chips, melted and

cooled

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate

chips

Chocolate curls, optional

Method - Frozen chocolate cheesecake

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter.

Press onto the bottom and sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Beat in the vanilla chips, cream, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips; pour over crust. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.

Uncover and refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving; garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.