Almond Joy Torte

Description
Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * 1 1/4 cups cold water, divided
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
 * 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
 * 1 cup toasted chopped almonds
 * 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
 * 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Directions
In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cold water and gelatin; set aside.

Combine 1 cup water, rice and sweetened condensed milk in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently; stir in gelatin. Remove from heat; stir in coconut and almonds. Pour rice mixture into a 9-inch springform pan; smooth top.

Combine chocolate chips and butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat until blended; stir constantly. Spread chocolate over rice mixture. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. To serve, run knife around sides of pan; remove sides.