Cheesecake Christmas Trees
This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 362 calories, 4g of protein, and 17g of fat. Not It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. If you have candy-coated chocolate pieces, easy-flow decorator icing, chocolate fudge shell coating, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.
Instructions
Measure 1/2 to 3/4 inch from end of peppermint stick, and make a small cut using a sharp knife. Gently break peppermint stick at cut. Repeat procedure with remaining peppermint stick to make 12 pieces.
Remove cheesecake from box according to package directions.
Let stand 5 minutes. (Do not thaw.) Carefully cut cheesecake into 12 wedges. Gently push 1 peppermint piece partially into curved edge of each cheesecake wedge to form tree trunks.
Place wedges on a wire rack on a baking sheet, and freeze 10 minutes or until firm.
Remove pan from freezer; evenly coat tops of each cheesecake wedge with fudge shell coating, allowing excess to drip down sides and curved edge. Freeze 5 minutes.
Remove pan from freezer; squeeze icing on top of each wedge in a pattern using ribbon tip.
Place 1 red candy piece at tip of each slice. Freeze at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.