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.

Nutrition Facts :

Darnnel Jones
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I've made this dessert several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of chocolate and almonds.


Zeebar TV magazine
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This dessert was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate and almonds.


Marcus Knight
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Malith Mayom
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This dessert was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.


Caroline Chumpitaz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dessert didn't turn out very well. It was too dry and the chocolate flavor was overpowering.


Zachary Leitoe
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This was my first time making a mocha almond dessert and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Omid Ail
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the chocolate and almonds complement each other.


Oyetunji Tunde
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I had some trouble finding almond flour, but I was able to make my own using a food processor. The dessert turned out great!


Asim Kashmiri
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This dessert was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Gontse Scarface
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this dessert! The almonds added a nice crunch and the mocha flavor was perfect.


Syed Jabir ali
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I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.


Awais Khon
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This was a great dessert! The combination of chocolate and almonds was perfect, and the texture was just right.


Alyssa Amaviza
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends many times and they all love it.


Siddhartha Shrestha
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This dessert was easy to make and very delicious. I used dark chocolate chips and they added a nice richness to the flavor.


Zahir Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate chips.


Tanis Louvens
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This mocha almond dessert was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and almonds, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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