My mother made this silky pie when I was a child. It was my father's favorite. The fluffy chocolate-almond filling is held in a thin chocolate shell. Be warned, it is so rich that you should only take a sliver.-Jamie Burkhart, Windsor, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1/4 cup butter; quickly spread in an even layer over bottom and sides of prepared pan. Freeze for 30 minutes., In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the condensed milk, salt and remaining butter and chips until melted; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in the water; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add amaretto; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature. , Fold half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Using foil, lift chocolate shell out of pan; gently peel off foil. Return shell to the pie plate; spoon filling into shell. Garnish with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Chill for 3 hours or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 52g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Choolwe Siachaula
csiachaula9@hotmail.comThis pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The mousse was rich and creamy, and the chocolate and amaretto flavors were nice.
Amjad Nizamani
n.a@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate mousse, but I really enjoyed this pie. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced.
Ma Mama
mamama90@hotmail.frThis pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the chocolate and amaretto flavors are perfectly balanced.
thereal jasmine
jasmine-t@gmail.comI made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate pie he's ever had.
Dj Raj
rdj69@hotmail.frThis pie is amazing! The mousse is so creamy and smooth, and the chocolate and amaretto flavors are perfect together. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tlyer Carrt
c@gmail.comThis pie was a disaster! The mousse was curdled, and the crust was burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.
Gopal Das
gd14@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The mousse was a little too dense, and the crust was a bit soggy.
Ijeh Ekigwe
i15@aol.comThis pie was delicious! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced.
Furqan Khan
furqan_k61@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of amaretto, but I still enjoyed this pie. The chocolate mousse was rich and creamy, and the crust was nice and flaky.
Daisy Salas
salas.d25@hotmail.comThis pie was a little more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The mousse was a bit tricky to get just right, but the end result was amazing.
Rohan Magar
r@hotmail.frI've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mousse is so rich and decadent, and the crust is the perfect balance of flaky and crumbly.
Ajit Bk
ajitbk3@hotmail.comThis chocolate amaretto mousse pie was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and amaretto was divine, and the mousse was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.