CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE

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I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good filling for a pie. The chocolate lovers in our family endorse this scrumptious dessert, saying that it "melts in your mouth"! -Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
Whipped cream and chocolate-covered peppermint candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of cream; cook on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , Stir in sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high, one third at a time; mix well. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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