Chocolate Coffee Torte

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Title: Chocolate Coffee Torte
Categories: Cheesecakes, Chocolate
Yield: 12 servings

Crust:
2 c Chocolate wafer crumbs
= (about 40 wafers)
1/2 c Finely chopped almond;
-toasted
1/4 c Granulated sugar
1/3 c Golden crisco shortening;
-melted
1 cn Sweetened condensed milk;
-14 oz
2 c Sour cream
1/4 c Coffee liqueur
Or cold strong coffee
2 c Whipping cream
Chocolate covered coffee
-beans
=to decorate; optional
Filling :
5 Semi-sweet chocolate

1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Press half of crumb
mixture firmly on bottom of 9-1/2-inch (24 cm) springform
pan.
Filling:
2. Melt chocolate and sweetened condensed milk together on
low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. Combine sour cream, liqueur and chocolate mixture in
large bowl.
4. Beat cream to stiff peaks. Reserve a little for
decoration. Fold remaining into chocolate mixture gently
but thoroughly. Spread half of mixture over prepared crust.
Top with remaining crumb mixture. Spread remaining filling
on top.
5. Chill until firm, about 4 hours or overnight. Decorate
with reserved whipped cream and chocolate covered coffee
beans .
Hint: Also delicious served with a raspberry sauce.
Preparation time: 15 minutes, Makes: 12 servings.
Chilling time: 4 hours. Freezing: Excellent

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