BERRY CHOCOLATE DESSERT

BERRY CHOCOLATE DESSERT


2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1-1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 pkgs. (8-oz. each) cream cheese softened
1 carton (12-oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup each fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
2 Tbsp. seedless strawberry jam

Place almonds in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Sprinkle into a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.

2. In a microwave melt chocolate chips; stirring until smooth. Cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate; fold in whipped topping.

3. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly into prepared pan. Mound fruit on top. Microwave jam on high for 15 seconds or until melted; drizzle over fruit.

4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Remove sides of pan before serving.

Yield: 12 servings.