Chocolate Elegance

Directions

1. 1
   Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 1/2 cups cool whip; spread 2 cups onto bottom of 8x4 inch loaf pan lined with plastic wrap.
3. 3
   Melt 3 chocolate squares.
4. 4
   Add to remaining cream cheese mixture along with pudding mix and milk.
5. 5
   Beat until blended.
6. 6
   Spread over layer in pan.
7. 7
   Refrigerate 4 hours.
8. 8
   Glaze:.
9. 9
   Microwave remaining chocolate and cool whip in microwavable bowl on high 1 minute; stir until blended.
10. 10
    Cool slightly.
11. 11
    Invert dessert onto platter.
12. 12
    Remove pan and plastic wrap.
13. 13
    Spread dessert with glaze; top with almonds.
14. 14
    Refrigerate until glaze is firm.