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Almond Chocolate Torte

2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
8 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Set aside 1 tablespoon almonds for garnish. Chop remaining almonds;
sprinkle into a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a microwave, melt
chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large mixing
bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Meanwhile, in a small
saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Almond Chocolate Torte cont.

Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Beat into cream cheese mixture. Beat in melted chocolate until
smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle
with reserved almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Yield: 10-12 servings.