Strawberry Fudge Torte Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
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• 1 carton (6 ounces) strawberry yogurt
• 1/2 cup spreadable strawberry cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed, divided
• 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

• Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, beat the yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar; fold in whipped topping.
• Remove sides of springform pan; place crust on a serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup fudge topping over crust to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with cream cheese mixture. Arrange strawberries on top; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
• Drizzle with remaining fudge topping. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.
  
  Editor's Note: Torte is best served immediately after removing from the refrigerator.

Strawberry Fudge Torte published in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p37