CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE

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Doubly delicious with chocolate in both the crust and filling, refreshing slices of silky pie satisfy a sweet a tooth.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press crumb mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side.
  • In double boiler set over hot simmering water, heat chocolate chips 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Gradually add 1 cup whipping cream, stirring constantly, until combined. Stir in vanilla and egg yolks until well blended. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and hot. Pour filling into crust. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Top individual servings with whipped cream. Dust with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

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