DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY PIE

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This velvety no-bake pie will be a festive change of pace on the dessert table. A hint of orange in the cranberry topping adds extra pizzazz that's too delish to resist. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 graham cracker crust (10 inches)
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup slivered almonds, divided
1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Place chocolate chips and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Spread into crust; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons almonds., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; set aside. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cream; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Fold into pudding. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm., Place cranberry sauce in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in orange zest. Spoon over top; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 40g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.