Ingredients
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
1 unbaked pie shell in glass
1 pie pan
1 sauce:
2 squares unsweetened
1 chocolate -- ( 1 ounce)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 chocolate shavings for
1 garnish
1 whipped cream for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and
salt. Combine butter, milk, and extract. Add dry ingredients to wet
and beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes longer. Pour into
unbaked pie shell. Melt chocolate in boiling water. Add sugar and
bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Pour
sauce over pie batter. Sprinkle nuts over the top. Bake 55-60 minutes
or until done. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Recipe By : DESSERT SHOW #DS3040
Date: 09/26/96
Servings: 4 servings
Chocolate-Almond Pie Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chocolate; Dessert; Nut; Pie
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We hope you enjoy this Chocolate Almond Pie recipe.
