No Bake Monday: Coffee Mallow Ice Cream Torte

I came across this recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens website a few weeks back.  It really had me at the word "coffee" but I was intrigued by the addition of marshmallow fluff.  Easy, delicious, and no baking!

Coffee ice cream.  Marshmallow fluff.  Hot fudge.  Let's do this.

Coffee Mallow Ice Cream Torte
courtesy Better Homes and Gardens here, slightly adapted

2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1/2  7 oz. jar marshmallow fluff
1  8 oz. container Cool Whip, thawed
1 quart coffee ice cream
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Semisweet chocolate for garnish
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

1) In a medium bowl, combine butter and crushed graham crackers.  Press into the bottom and about 1 and 1/2 inches up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan; set aside.

2) Combine hot fudge and coffee crystals in microwavable bowl.  Heat until warm and smooth.  Spread across graham cracker crust.

3) In large bowl, combine Cool Whip and marshmallow fluff.  Fold in ice cream. Combine until smooth.  Spoon onto crust, topping with pecans and chocolate (grated chocolate or chips work).

4) Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm.  Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.  Drizzle with caramel topping (and more hot fudge if wanted) before serving.

I managed to snap one photo on the dining table before we devoured it!  Yummmm.