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August 2, 2011
Mocha Cream Torte
Treasured Desserts
Prep time:
17 minuteschilling time:
24 to 48 hours“The grown-ups thought we kids wouldn’t like this because it tasted like coffee. Boy, were they wrong!”
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 (16-ounce) package graham crackers
- Chocolate shavings, optional for garnish
Directions
1
Place whipping cream in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until soft peaks form.
2
Add confectioners’ sugar, chocolate syrup and coffee granules to whipped cream and mix well.
3
Arrange one-third of the graham crackers in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch dish.
4
Spread one-third of the mocha cream over graham crackers. Repeat the layers twice.
5
Chill, covered, for 24 to 48 hours. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma had a quick and easy method for getting the best whipped cream every time: She placed the bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 20 minutes before pouring the cream into the bowl and beating it. That cut several minutes off the time it took to whip the cream, and, since the cream whipped faster when cold, Grandma was also ensuring against overbeating, which gives the whipped cream a grainy texture.
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When ever I make this recipe people think I spend a long time to make it, but it is one of the easiest and delicious recipes. It's one of our favorites! Enjoy! Instead of the chocolate syrup, I use cocoa powder, and add one cap full of vanilla to the whipped cream when its about half way whipped. I like to make mine very chocolatey and use Hazelnut instant coffee to add extra flavor too. its better when made a day or two ahead of when you want to serve it. :)