Malted Mousse Cake
Amaretti are crisp macaroon cookies that contribute to the crisp crust for this richly satisfying and light-as-air dessert recipe. They are great for any occasion.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Ingredients
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6 oz. amaretti (about 3 cups) or shortbread cookies
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1/2 cup hazelnuts
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5 Tbsp. butter, melted
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2 oz. white chocolate
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1-1/4 cups whipping cream
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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1/3 cup milk
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2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup sugar
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3 Tbsp. plain malted milk powder
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1/4 tsp. salt
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6 to 8 pastel malted-milk candy eggs or malted-milk balls
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust, in food processor bowl combine amaretti and nuts; process to fine crumbs. Add butter; process just until combined. Pat in bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Completely cool in pan on rack about 45 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt white chocolate with 1/4 cup of the whipping cream; set aside.
3.
In small microwave-safe bowl sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand until gelatin is softened, about 3 minutes. Microcook gelatin mixture, uncovered, on 50% power 15 seconds, just until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir gelatin mixture into white chocolate mixture. Refrigerate, stirring often, until chocolate-gelatin mixture is chilled and begins to thicken.
4.
Meanwhile, in extra-large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, malted milk powder, and salt on medium until light and fluffy. Gradually add thickened gelatin mixture; beat just until combined. In medium mixing bowl beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until blended. Spoon into cooled crust. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours.
5.
To serve, remove sides of pan; place on serving plate. Top with malted milk eggs; slice cake. Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 354, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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