Peppermint Bavarian Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Interest Group

Ingredients

 About 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
 Sugar3 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine3 Tablespoon, melted
 Vanilla wafers16
 Unflavored gelatin1
 Cold water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Peppermint candy3/4 Cup (16 tbs), crushed
 Salt1 Dash
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Whipped cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Peppermint candy1 To taste, crushed

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to temperature of 350 degrees.

MAKING
2) Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and sugar together and butter. With a fork, mix well.
3) Onto the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, press the mixture and bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes.
4) Allow to cool on a wire racj and line the sides of the pan with vanilla wafers. Set preparation aside.
5) Combine the gelatin and cold water together and let it stand for 5 minutes.
6) In a small saucepan, combine together 3.4 cup crushed peppermint candy, milk and salt. Cook over low flame till the candy has dissolved, occasionally stirring.
7) Remove from the heat and add gelatin, stirring constantly till it has dissolved properly.
8) Chill the mixture till it has set partially, which usually takes about 35 minutes.
9) Beat the whipping cream till soft peaks form and fold it into the chilled mixture. Pour into the springform pan which was wafer-lined.
10) Chill for a minimum of 5 hours.

SERVING
11) Serve chilled. If preferred, garnish with whipped cream or sprinkle before additional crushed peppermint candy before serving.
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