CHOCOLATE ALMOND PIE

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A very rich, no-bake pie. Easily prepared in a food processor. It is best to make this pie several hours in advance, I prefer to chill it overnight. Add the whipped cream and garnish just before serving.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup white sugar (for a bitter sweet taste, add more if you prefer a sweeter filling)
2 eggs
3/4 cup ground almonds
whipped cream, to garnish
grated chocolate, to garnish

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Blend crumbs into melted butter with sugar.
  • Pat into bottom and partly up the sides of a 9" pie plate.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Set aside until cooled.
  • Filling:.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
  • Blend in coffee and brandy.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In bowl of food processor, blend butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time; then add the melted chocolate mixture and ground almonds.
  • Process until blended.
  • Pour filling into prepared shell.
  • Chill several hours before serving.
  • Garnish with mounds of whipped cream, sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • Note: chilling time not included in prep/bake time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.9, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 33.5, Cholesterol 192.5, Sodium 159.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 30.3, Protein 7.8

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