from California Sizzles Easy and Distinctive Recipes for a Vibrant Lifestyle
INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup almonds 1 pint whipping cream 1/3 cup brandy 2/3 cup chocolate syrup 1 quart coffee ice cream, softened Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
TO PREPARE:
1. In a blender or food processor, coarsely chop chocolate chips and almonds. 2. In a large bowl, mix whipping cream, brandy and chocolate syrup. Beat until thickened but not stiff. Fold in ice cream, chopped chocolate and almonds. 3. Freeze, uncovered, until solid on top but still soft inside. Remove from freezer. Stir well to bring chips and almonds up from bottom of bowl. Cover and freeze until solid. Mixture will keep in the freezer for several months. 4. To serve, spoon frozen mixture into individual serving dishes and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
NOTE: Easy, yet sophisticated.
SERVES: 8 - 10
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