Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert

​Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 cup cream-filled chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

​Directions

• In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside. In another bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans and butter. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Blend in coffee mixture, milk and chocolate syrup. Fold in whipped topping and spread over crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Freeze. 
• Cut into squares and serve (you can also add shavings or pieces from your favorite candy bar as a topping)

*Recipe by Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina, first published at TasteofHome.com.