Rocky Road Cheesecake

This is for the Cheesecake/Rocky Road lovers! I hope you like it as much as I do! Garnish with miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips if desired.

• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter or margarine, and combine with the cookie crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla; blend with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add gelatin mixture, and blend. Fold in whipped cream, 2 cups marshmallows, and nuts; pour onto crust. Chill until firm.