MOCHA ALMOND DESSERT

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For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe from our Test Kitchen. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is in each cool, refreshing slice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cookie 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 cream until stiff peaks form. In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla until smooth. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; beat into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream and almonds. 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. Garnish with coffee beans if desired.

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