ALMOND-FUDGE CUSTARD PIE

Almond-Fudge Custard Pie image

Rich chocolate and a hint of almond team up in this creamy pie from field editor Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream
Toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and extract just until combined. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Carefully pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Garnish with whipped cream and almonds. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.