Almost No Bake Drumstick Cheesecake

By srumbel

My Almost No Bake Drumstick cheesecake is a delicious take on a childhood favorite. A waffle cone crust is layered with chocolate ganache and no bake cheesecake before being drizzled with even more chocolate and chopped peanuts. The crust bakes for 10 minutes while the rest of this sweet treat sets up in the fridge.
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Ingredients

• Waffle Cone Crust
• 12 waffle cones
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• Chocolate Ganache
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips
• No Bake Cheesecake
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces whipped topping
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Toppings
• 1/2 cup reserved prepared chocolate ganache
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Waffle Cone Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a food processor, add waffle cones and pulse until they resemble coarse crumbs.
Pour crumbs into a medium bowl and stir in sugar and melted butter.
In a greased 9" springform pan, pat crumbs into a single layer using the bottom a measuring cup.
Bake for 10 minutes.

Chocolate Ganache

In a microwave safe bowl, add heavy cream and chocolate chips.
Microwave for 70 seconds and then whisk until smooth.
Pour into an even layer over waffle cone crust, reserving ½ cup for topping, and refrigerate until set.

No Bake Cheesecake

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, whipped topping and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and just combined.
Spread evenly over chocolate ganache.

Toppings

Remove cheesecake from springform pan.
Drizzle remaining chocolate ganache over top of cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Serves: 8 slices