Four Layer Chocolate Pie

Submitted by Jauxell

"This pie my family uses for special occasions like birthdays. It's always a crowd pleaser."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Yields: 1 Pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Crust

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3⁄4 cup barley flour
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1 cup almonds (or nuts of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons water (if needed)

• Cream Layer

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, Softened (let sit out overnight)
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup powdered milk
• 1⁄3 cup artificial sweetener (I like Erythritol)
• 1 cup whipped cream

• Chocolate Pudding Layer

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1⁄3 cup honey (or Agave or 1/2 C sugar)
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate

• Fourth Layer

• 2 cups whipped cream

directions

1. Crust.
2. 1. Combine all ingredients either by hand or in a food processor.
3. 2. Press into a 9 inch pie plate.
4. 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minute
5. 4. Let cool.
6. Cream Layer.
7. 1. Mix together the Cream cheese, cornstarch, powdered milk, sweetener, and whipped cream.
8. 2. Spread in the bottom of the crust and chill.
9. Chocolate Pudding Layer.
10. 1. Combine cornstarch, cocoa and honey (sugar) in a saucepan.
11. 2. Mix in milk and stir to dissolve.
12. 3. Over medium heat cook, stirring until milk mixture comes to a boil. About 10 minute You can add the semi-sweet chocolate here if you desire.
13. 4. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring.
14. 5. Remove from the heat and stir in Vanilla.
15. 6. Pour the Chocolate pudding on top of the creamy layer.
16. 7. Place plastic wrap on the top of the pudding and chill.
17. 8. Once the Chocolate Pudding is cool and set. top the pie with more whipped cream and chill.