CHOCOLATE ALMOND DESSERT

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Who wouldn't love this rich and decadent finale? It's absolutely perfect for any special occasion. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

Arrange half of the cake cubes in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, whisk milk and pudding mixes. Add candy bar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Pour half of the pudding over cake cubes. Sprinkle with half of the almonds; cover and refrigerate. Transfer remaining pudding to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled., Arrange remaining cake cubes over dessert. Whisk chilled pudding; fold in whipped cream. Spread over top and sprinkle with remaining almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.