Peppermint Refrigerator Dessert

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Peppermint Refrigerator Dessert

Recipe By : Sarah Elizabeth Barton-Mother
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Frozen Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb peppermint stick candy -- crushed
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon cold water
1 1/2 cups heavy cream -- whipped
20 chocolate wafers

Combine candy and cream in top of double boiler, heat over simmering
water until candy is dissolved. Soften gelatin in cold water and stir
into hot mixture, stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Chill
mixture until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream. Break wafers
into halves and stand them against sides and in bottom of a 9x9 in
pan. Spread with 1/2 of gelatin mixture, then cover with a layer of
wafers and remaining mixture. Top with wafers and chill at least 12
hours.

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