FROZEN MOCHA TORTE

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For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is in each cool, refreshing slice. -Aelita Kivirist, Glenview, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and chocolate syrup until smooth. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with coffee beans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.