Mocha Almond Dessert

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mocha-almond-dessert/ (may not work)