CHOCOLATE CASHEW PIE

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Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST
1 refrigerated pie shell (from 15-ounce package) or Pastry for One-Crust Pie recipe in Desserts, Cakes & Pies
FILLING AND TOPPING
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 (16-ounce) package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup cashew nuts, halves
10 whole cashew nuts
whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pie crust for one-crust filled pie using 9-inch pie pan.2. Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, margarine, vanilla and eggs beat with wire whisk until well blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for topping. Stir in remaining chocolate chips and cashew halves. Spread evenly in crust-lined pan.3. Bake at 325°F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until pie is deep golden brown and filling is set. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool 2 hours or until completely cooled.4. Meanwhile, line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In small saucepan, melt reserved 2 tablespoons chocolate chips over low heat. Dip each whole cashew in chocolate. Place on lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until chocolate is set. Garnish pie with whipped cream and chocolate-dipped cashews. Store in refrigerator.TIP:* To flavor whipped cream, fold in sweetened cocoa mix, grated citrus peel, spices or a favorite liqueur.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/10 of Recipe * Calories: 500 * Calories from Fat: 250 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 28 g 43% * Saturated Fat: 11 g 55% * Cholesterol: 90 mg 30% * Sodium: 260 mg 11% * Total Carbohydrate: 55 g 18% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 31 g * Protein: 6 g * Vitamin A: 10% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 1/2 Fruit, 5 1/2 Fat or 3 1/2 Carbohydrate, 5 1/2 Fat

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