Double Chocolate Candy Cane No-Bake Cheesecakes

From HERSHEY’S
Makes 6 cheesecake cups

Set candy cane cheesecake bites into decadent double chocolate cups. Top them off with HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy Cane Mint Candies. You’ll love the blend of peppermint cheesecake and delicious chocolate in these no bake dessert cups.

INGREDIENTS
40 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candies, divided
1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping

Chocolate Party Cups
1 cup HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

DIRECTIONS
1.Prepare Chocolate Party Cups.

2. Remove wrappers from candy cane candies; set aside 10. Place remaining 30 candies in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until candy is melted and smooth when stirred. Set aside.

3.Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended. Gradually blend in melted candies, peppermint extract and vanilla. (Mixture will be light pink).

4.Spoon mixture into prepared cups. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until set. Chop 3 of remaining candies into small pieces. To serve, top each cup with dollop of sweetened whipped cream, candy cane piece and chopped candy pieces.

Chocolate Party Cups
Line muffin cups (2 1/2 inches in diameter) with paper or foil baking cups.
Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.

Using narrow, soft-bristled pastry brush, thickly and evenly coat inside pleated surface and bottom of each cup. Refrigerate coated cups 10 minutes or until set; coat any thin spots again. (Chocolate mixture may need to be reheated). Cover tightly; refrigerate until very firm, about 1 hour. Carefully peel paper from each cup. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Fill chilled cups as desired.

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