With the “warmer” weather here … (finally!) we can certainly expect to see more family and friends stopping by or maybe you plan on visiting family and friends, yourself. It is always nice to have something delicious to surprise them with. You might want to make more than one, I find that it doesn’t last long enough for someone to show up at the house. My family loves both of these treats. Try one and see if you don’t agree that they are a couple of the best. Have a great week!
12 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed
2 tubs (8 oz. each) cream cheese spread
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
4 squares Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
1 cup thawed whipped topping
Directions: Press crushed cookies onto bottom of 9-inch square pan lined with foil.
Beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add condensed milk and chocolate, mixing well after each addition.
Add whipped topping; stir gently until well blended. Spoon over crust. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Cut into squares to serve. Store leftover dessert in freezer.
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate crumb crust
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 teaspoon Instant Coffee
1 teaspoon hot water
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup Baking Cocoa
2 tablespoons Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions: Melt 1 cup morsels in small, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat. When morsels begin to melt, remove from heat; stir. Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; cool for 10 minutes. Combine coffee granules and water in medium bowl. Add sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla extract; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in melted chocolate until smooth. Spread into crust; chill. Beat cream, powdered sugar and cocoa in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with mini morsels. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
Enjoy! Talk to you again next week. I’m looking forward to hearing from you with any suggestions or recipes you like. I can be reached at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, PO Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730.
