Chocolate Torte

First off, I need to apologize to my hubby for not making him more treats! ;)

Secondly, this was pretty easy. I wasn't expecting that from the pic, but, although it created a lot of dishes, it was fairly simple.

37 Nilla Wafers

2 3.9oz packages Instant Chocolate Pudding

2 C and 2 T Milk

2 C Cool Whip

4 squares Baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 8oz package cream cheese, room temp

1/4 C Sugar

To start, line a 9" round baking pan with plastic wrap. (This is great! It was easy to get the torte out of the pan and easy clean-up.) Stand 16 of the Nilla Wafers up along the side of the pan.

Mix the 2 packages of pudding with 2 C of Milk for 2 minutes. Melt 3 squares of baking chocolate and mix in with the pudding. Add 1 C Cool Whip. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.

In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar and 2 T Milk. From past experience, use a mixer. Don't try to do this with a whisk or pastry blender or the back side of a spoon. I could never make it smooth! (And yes - I tried all those other tools, among others) Layer the cream cheese mixture on top of the chocolate mixture.

Place the remaining 21 Nilla Wafers on top of the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

When you are ready to serve, tip torte over, on top of plate, remove pan and plastic wrap. Add cool whip, berries, and chocolate shavings on top.