3 cup sour cream
1 package chocolate chips
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup powdered sugar fruit jam
Directions
Melt 1 package chocolate chips and mix with 2 cups sour cream. Let
cool and spread 1/3 cup on each tortilla (layer them). Finish with
tortillas. Do not put chocolate on top. Chill. Mix 1 cup sour cream
with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and ice cake. Chill. Before serving,
garnish with fruit jam. Keep refrigerated. Flavor improves if
allowed to stand 1 to 2 days.
Servings: 1 servings
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