Mocha-Almond Cheesecake Cloud "Shooters"

1. 1

   Place 1 tsp.

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   graham crumbs in each of 24 (2-oz) shooter-style glasses or ramekins (or in each of 12 shooter-style glasses for trial recipe).

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   Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer fitted with whip attachment on high speed until soft peaks form.

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   Gradually beat in 6 Tbsp.

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   sugar (or 3 Tbsp.

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   for trial recipe) until whites are shiny and stiff peaks form.

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   Set aside.

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   Beat Neufchatel and remaining 3/4 cup sugar (or remaining 6 Tbsp.

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   sugar for trial recipe) in mixer fitted with paddle attachment until blended.

10. 10

    Gradually beat in combined yogurt, coffee and extract.

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    Blend in melted chocolate.

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    Fold in 1/3 of the egg white mixture just until blended, then fold in remaining egg white mixture.

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    (Do not overmix.)

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    Spoon into pastry bag fitted with plain tip.

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    Use to portion 3 Tbsp.

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    Neufchatel mixture over crumbs in each glass.

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    Refrigerate 1 hour.

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    Garnish each shooter with 1/4 tsp.

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    nuts just before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.