Chocolate Coffee Fusion Recipe

Ingredients

* cream cheese layer

1 1/4 cups low fat paneer (cottage cheese)

2 1/2 tsp coffee powder dissolved in

1 tbsp water

2 tsp sugar substitute

* biscuit layer

1/2 cup finely crushed digestive or marie biscuits

1 tbsp low fat butter

* chocolate sauce

1 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tsp low fat butter

1 cup low fat milk

1/2 tsp cornflour dissolvedin

1 tbsp low fat milk

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

Method

* the cream cheese layer Combine the paneer, coffee mixture and sugar substitute and blend in a mixer till it forms a thick paste. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

* the biscuit layer Combine the crushed biscuits with butter in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

* the chocolate sauce Combine the cocoa powder, butter, milk and sugar in a non-stick pan and cook till all the sugar melts. Add the cornflour to the mixture while stirring continuously and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes on a slow flame. Remove it from flame and keep it aside.

How to proceed

* Take a 2½" diameter ring mould and place it on a flat plate.

* Put 1 portion of biscuit layer in a ring mould and press it down to make a ½" thick layer.

* Top it with 1 portion of cream cheese layer.

* Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more portions and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 4 to 5 hours.

* De-mould carefully and serve immediately topped with warm chocolate sauce.