CHOCOLATE CREAM DESSERT

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Since the 1960's, whenever I've asked my family what dessert I should fix, this is what they've requested. It has a light texture and also a tempting pale chocolate color and is not overly sweet. It's a delightful treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 90 wafers)
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces), plain or with almonds, broken into pieces
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the vanilla crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside 1/3 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; refrigerate until firm., In a large saucepan, heat the candy bar, marshmallows and milk over medium-low heat until chocolate and marshmallows are melted, stirring often. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Fold in whipped cream and vanilla; pour over crust. Chill for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.