Frozen Chocolate Fudge Pie

Abby Girl's Note:

Easy, breazy frozen desserts are handy to have on hand for that casual entertaining -- or -- for that last minute "guests are coming and I need something now" entertaining. Perfect in the summertime when you want something cool and refreshing. This pie makes up simple by using the food processor and needs freezing time, so plan on enough time to play. This could be made decadent by serving this with raspberry coulis and/or chocolate sauce!!!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup walnut halves , toasted
• 8 ounces chocolate , broken into pieces
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup boiling water
• 4 eggs
• ¾ cup butter , room temperature
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• ¼ cup flour

Whipped Cream Topping

• 1 cup whipping cream , well chilled
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Lightly oil 5 cup glass pie plate.
3. In a food processor, coarsely chop walnuts. Coarsely chop 3 oz chocolate. Add to walnuts. Chop remaining chocolate with sugar then mix until cocolate is as fine as sugar.
4. With machine running, pour 1/4 cup boiling water and blend until chocolate is melted. Add eggs and blend 30 - 45 seconds, stopping once to scrape down sides.
5. Add butter, coffee and vanilla and mix for 1 minute. Add flour to the chopped walnut chocolate mixture and blend until just combined, about 5 seconds. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
6. Bake until edges are set and centre is slightly soft, about 30 - 35 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Freeze pie at least 4 hours. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges and garnish each serving with the Whipped Cream Topping.