Holiday Chocolate Torte


This rich, creamy chocolate torte makes a decadent holiday or special occasion dessert. Creamy cheese layer, topped with a chocolate pudding layer, topped with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and almonds, all inside a pecan crust. Delicious!!

Steps


Preheat oven to 350f and grease a 9x13x2-inch pan.
In small bowl , mix crust ingredients , and press into pan.
Bake until lightly browned.
Cool completely.
Beat ingredients for 1st layer until creamy , and spread over cooled crust.
Combine ingredients for 2nd layer and mix thoroughly.
Spread over cream cheese layer.
Cover with remaining cool whip.
Sprinkle with almonds and chocolate to garnish , and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve , cut torte into bars.

Ingredients


pecans, flour, butter, cream cheese, cool whip, powdered sugar, milk, instant chocolate pudding mix, powdered instant coffee, sliced almonds, chocolate