Cheesecake - Frozen Chocolate Tart

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 546 calories, 36 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 2-1/4 cups crushed chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies (about 22 cookies)
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• Chocolate curls, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla chips, cream, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips; pour over crust. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
Uncover and refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.