No-Bake White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes
"Note: Please be sure to use real peppermint extract in this recipe for the best results. Be careful NOT to buy mint extract which is usually a combination of peppermint and spearmint. The spearmint flavoring will be too strong for this dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ package Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (about 20 cookies)
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10 After Eight chocolate mints
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 1-ounce package sugar-free white chocolate instant pudding mix (or a 3-ounce package of the regular pudding mix)
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2 cups whole milk
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 1-ounce package sugar-free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (or a 3-ounce package of the regular pudding mix)
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½ teaspoon real peppermint extract (do not use mint extract which is typically a combination of peppermint and spearmint)
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1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, plus extra for garnish, if desired
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1-2 drops of red food coloring (optional)
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Candy cane sticks, After Eight chocolate mints, and additional crushed chocolate wafers and crushed candy canes for garnish, if desired
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