CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA FREEZER PIE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chocolate-Macadamia Freezer Pie image

The rich filling for this make-ahead pie resembles chocolate mousse. Macadamia nuts in both the filling and crust are a nice touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups crushed chocolate wafers
2 cups finely chopped macadamia nuts, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the remaining nuts. , In another bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772 calories, Fat 62g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Zap Ahmad
[email protected]

I've made this pie several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Robert Etoo
[email protected]

This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Hasib Mina
[email protected]

This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Karan Ranjha
[email protected]

I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Rahma Amrane
[email protected]

This pie is so delicious and it's also gluten-free, which is a bonus.


Yves Jean-pierre
[email protected]

I've made this pie several times and it's always a success.


Joshua Temengo
[email protected]

This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sanwal Jani
[email protected]

I love that this pie can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Misbee Amir
[email protected]

This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Colette Wooten
[email protected]

I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he said it was the best pie he's ever had.


muna rose
[email protected]

This pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the chocolate and macadamia nut combination.