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Easy Mocha Pie

Jody Victor: Here’s a wonderful, chocolatty cool dessert for your next warm-weather get-together.

Easy Mocha Pie

1 tub (8 oz.) frozen Whipped Topping (Do Not thaw), divided

28 chocolate sandwich cookies, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

1/3 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup brewed double-strength coffee, cooled, divided

3/4 cup whipping cream

1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) chocolate instant pudding

6 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spoon half the whipped topping into small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Return remaining whipped topping to freezer.

Crush 20 cookies; mix with nuts and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min.; cool. Meanwhile, chop remaining cookies.

Reserve 1 Tbsp coffee. Mix remaining coffee with whipping cream in large bowl. Add dry pudding mix; beat with whisk 2 min. Stir in thawed whipped topping and chopped cookies. Spread onto bottom of crust.

Microwave 3 chocolate squares and frozen whipped topping in microwaveable bowl on High 2 min. or until chocolate is melted, stirring after each minute. Stir in reserved coffee. Let stand 15 min.; spread over pie. Refrigerate 6 hours.

Shave remaining 3 squares of chocolate as garnish curls over each slice before serving.

Enjoy with friends and your favorite coffee!

Jody Victor

Jody Tries Mocha Sweethearts

Here’s a great mocha dessert for the whole family on Valentine’s Day or any day….

Chocolate & Mocha Sweethearts

Ingredients

4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup flour

1/2 cup Suisse Mocha Cafe flavored instant coffee, or any other flavor

6 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line 13×9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray.

Microwave unsweetened chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and flavored instant coffee; stir until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.

Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Use foil handles to remove brownie from pan; cut into shapes with 1-1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. (Reserve scraps for snacking or another use.) Melt semi-sweet chocolate as directed on package. Dip tops of b rownie hearts in chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Enjoy!

Jody Tries Cappuccino-Pistachio Shortbread

Here’s a great recipe for afternoon coffee or tea with your card club or friends……

Cappuccino-Pistachio Shortbread

Ingredients

2 Tbsp cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix

1 Tbsp water

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts

1 ounce semisweet baking chocolate or white baking bar (white chocolate)

1 tsp shortening

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Dissolve coffee mix in water in medium bowl. Add butter and powdered sugar. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour and nuts, using hands if necessary, until stiff dough forms.

2. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a ball. Pat each ball into 6-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick, on lightly floured surface. Cut each round into 16 wedges about 1/2 inch apart and with pointed ends toward center on ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool comletely, about 30 minutes.

4. Place chocolate and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until mixture can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over cookies. Enjoy!

Jody Tries Mocha Cherry Cake

Mocha Cherry Cake

Ingredients

Unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups granulated sugar

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk or sour milk

1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

1/2 cup cooking oil

2 teaspoons vanilla

‘2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained

2/3 cup butter

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

7-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1/2 to 2/3 cup milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

Shaved semisweet chocolate, optional

Edible flower petals, optional

Directions

1. Grease two 9×1-1/2-inch round baking pans; sprinkle lightly with cocoa powder; set aside. In a very large mixing bowl combine the 2 cups granulated sugar, flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds until combined, then for 2 minutes on medium speed.

2. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely. Split each cake horizontally to make 4 layers total.

3. For filling, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and chocolate pieces. Gently stir in cherries. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/3 of the filling on the bottom layer of cake. Top with another cake layer. Continue layering the filling and cake, ending with cake.

4. For frosting, in a bowl beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add the 1/2 cup cocoa powder and half of the powdered sugar. Slowly beat in half of the milk and the remaining vanilla. Beat in remaining powdered sugar. Beat in additional milk until of spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with shaved chcocolate and edible flower petals, if desired. Makes 14-16 servings.

Jody Tries Tiramisu Cheesecake Bars

For cheesecake and tiramisu lovers, try this wonderful treat with coffee and friends……

Tiramisu Cheesecake Bars

Cookie Base:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix

1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

Filling:

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 Tbsp instant coffee granules or crystals

2 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Topping:

6 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup whipping cream

Chocolate curls, if desired

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom and sides of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add milk; beat until well blended. Add coffee, vanilla and eggs; beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour over cookie base.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool at room temperature 30 minutes. Refrigerate 30 minutes to cool completely.

4. In small bowl, beat 6 oz cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream; beat about 2 minutes longer or until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled bars. Sprinkle chocolate curls over topping.

5. Refrigerate abut 2 hours or until chilled. To serve bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.