1 c. chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
3 tbsp. butter, melted
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
3 lg. eggs
1/3 c. milk
8 drops green food coloring
3 tbsp. water
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Sweetened whipped cream Mix together chocolate wafer cookie crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.

In large bowl using mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla and salt until smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs, beat just until blended, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low, blend in milk and green food coloring. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake in 325°F oven for 45 minutes. Cheesecake will not be set in center. Cool completely on rack. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

Remove from pan. Place on serving plate. Slide 4 strips of wax paper under edge of cake to keep plate clean.