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Coffee almond ice cream cake

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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cupChocolate wafer crumbs (abou
1 1/2 pintCoffee ice cream, slightly s
1 tspVanilla
1/2 cupAlmonds, sliced and toasted
1/4 cupUnsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cupHeavy cream, well chilled
1 1/2 cupAmaretti, crushed (italian a
Dark chocolate sauce (see re
Procedures:
1In a bowl with a fork, stir together the crumbs and butter until the mixture is well combined.
2Pat the mixture onto the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a lightly oiled 8-inch, 2-?inch deep springform pan.
3Freeze crust for 30 minutes or until firm.
4Spread ice cream evenly on the crust and return to freezer for 30 minutes or until ice cream is firm.
5In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream with vanilla until it holds stiff peaks, fold in amaretti thoroughly and spread over ice cream.
6Smooth top of cake, sprinkle with almonds, and freeze cake for 30-45 minutes, or until top is firm.
7Freeze cake, covered with plastic wrap and foil, overnight.
8Just before serving, wrap a warm damp towel around the side of the pan, remove side of pan, and transfer cake to a serving plate.
9Cut into wedges with a knife dipped in hot water and serve it with the dark chocolate sauce.
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