Christmas Candy Cane Freezer Dessert Recipe

"A wonderful Christmas holiday dessert that can be served cold from the refrigerator or frozen! To serve cut into squares then top each serving with a small candy cane if desired. To crush the candies place in resealable plastic food bag and pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet, make sure that you don't pulverize the candy in fine pieces, the candies must be coarsely chopped. If you are serving this for a large gathering then prepare two. These can also be made in 3 or 4-inch individual foil tart shells instead of the 13 x9-inch baking pan if desired. Children of all ages will love this dessert served at your holiday dinner! Cooking time is freezer time"

Original is 16-20 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (113.2 g)
Calories 331.6
Total Fat - 21.9 g
Saturated Fat - 13.4 g
Cholesterol - 57.7 mg
Sodium - 200.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 32.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
Sugars - 30 g
Protein - 3.6 g
Calcium - 56.8 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Vitamin C - 2.8 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

TO MAKE THE CRUST

Step 1

Prepare an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients then press into bottom of the baking pan.

TO MAKE THE GANACHE

Step 3

Melt the chocolate chips with 2/3 cup whipping cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth (this should take about 4-5 minutes). Pour the ganache evenly over the crust in the pan. Place in freezer while making the filling (at least 15 minutes).

TO MAKE THE FILLING

Step 4

In a bowl combine the powdered sugar with cream cheese and peppermint extract; beat at low speed until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add in 2 cups whipped cream; stir gently stir using a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.