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Frozen Mocha Torte Recipe

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by admin in Tortes

“For an easy, make-ahead dessert that’s elegant and luscious, try this recipe that Mom has used for years. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is in each cool refreshing slice. It never lasts long in the freezer.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
* 1 (14 ounce) can 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)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 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.
3. 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.

Tags: Dessert, Frozen Mocha Torte