Peppermint Pattie Cheesecake

This creamy, peppermint and chocolate cheesecake is made with pureed cottage cheese and reduced fat cream cheese to lighten it up, and save on calories. It tastes just like a York Peppermint Pattie candy.

For the Cake:
6 ounces chocolate cookies such as Mi Del Chocolate Snap (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 8- ounce packages Neufchatel cheese 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 16- ounce container non-fat cottage cheese

For the Glaze:
¼ cup non-fat evaporated milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
for Garnish (optional)
3/4 cup Junior Mints,Peppermint Patties, fresh mint sprigs or candy cane for garnish, optional

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