Thursday, January 29, 2009

Almond Chocolate Torte

i am a huge fan of inventive crust ideas.. [as long as you don't have a nut allergy] this one looks fantabulous :)

BY RHONDA LANTERMAN (tasteofhome.com)
(makes 10-12 servings)
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
8-1oz squares semisweet chocolate
2-8oz packages cream cheese, softened
1cup sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4cup cold water
2cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Directions:
1) Set aside 1tbsp almonds for garnish. Chop remaining almonds; sprinkle into a greased 9-in. springform pan.
2) In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
3) In a large bowl, beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth.
4) Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1min.
5) Cook & stir gelatin over low heat until completely dissolved.
6) Beat into cream cheese mixture.
7) Beat in melted chocolate until smooth.
8) Fold in whipped cream.
9) Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with reserved almonds. Cover & refrigerate for at least 3 hrs.

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