Baking Banquet: CREAMY CHOCOLATE-ALMOND SPREAD FROSTY S'MORE PIE

INGREDIENTS:

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream

1 jar (13 oz.) chocolate- almond spread (Hershey’s has a chocolate almond spread)

1 graham cracker crust or shortbread crust (9 inches)

2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

½ cup chocolate marshmallows, cut into miniature pieces(optional)

¼ cup chocolate chunks, (optional)

¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted* (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In large bowl, beat cream cheese & cream until thickened. Add Chocolate Spead; beat just until completely combined. Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

After it sets, top pie with the marshmallows, sliced almonds (optional) and chocolate chunks (optional); press gently into the filling. Broil 6 in. from heat for 1-2 min. or until marshmallows are golden brown. Place in the freezer overnight.

Remove from Freezer, let sit about 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.

*to toast almonds, place in a single layer on a baking pan. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 3 minutes. Stir, then bake 1 more minute. Remove from oven and let cool.