GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

German Chocolate Cream Pie image

"This lovely light-textured pie is simple to whip up ahead of time yet looks and tastes like you fussed," assures Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. A convenient prepared pie crust holds the smooth chocolate filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup milk
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Whipped topping, fresh mint and chocolate dessert decorations, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan over low heat, cook the chocolate and milk until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 3 months., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, mint and chocolate dessert decorations if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.