Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert

Light as a feather, this cool, satisfying dessert is delicious and impressive to serve. It's an excellent dessert to take to a potluck because it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer.

Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert

Average Rating: 4.714285

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + freezing
YIELD: 24 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 cup cream-filled chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside. In another bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans and butter. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Blend in coffee mixture, milk and chocolate syrup. Fold in whipped topping and spread over crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm.