MOUNTAINOUS MANDARIN PIE

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"As a chocolate lover, I created this creamy chocolate and orange pie to satisfy my cravings," says Shelly Platten of Amherst, Wisconsin. "When I served it to friends, they immediately polished off one piece and asked for seconds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup sour cream
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the milk, orange juice concentrate, sour cream and food coloring if desired until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon half into crust. Set eight mandarin orange segments aside. Arrange remaining oranges over filling. Top with remaining filling and reserved oranges., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over pie. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.