Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6       Ounce         chocolate chips
     3/4  Cup           almonds
  1       Pint          whipping cream
     1/3  Cup           brandy
  5  1/2  Ounces        chocolate syrup
  1       Quart         coffee ice cream -- softened
                        whipped cream -- if desired
                        grated chocolate -- for garnish, if  desired

Preparation:

In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, coarsely chop the chocolate chips and almonds. In a large bowl, mix whipping cram, brandy and chocolate syrup. Beat until thickened but not stiff. Fold in softened ice cream, chopped chocolate chips and almonds. Freeze uncovered until solid on top but still soft inside. Remove from freezer. Stir well to bring chips and almonds up from bottom of bowl. Cover and freeze until solid. May be frozen for several months. Before serving, spoon frozen mixture into individual serving dishes and garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

2583 Calories (kcal); 122g Total Fat; (42% calories from fat); 43g Protein; 326g Carbohydrate; 240mg Cholesterol; 488mg Sodium