Nutcracker Sweet Pie

Submitted by Tmom2001

"This wonderful pie comes from a Celestial Seasonings tea box. I make this with all almonds and it is a great addition to a holiday table."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 nutcracker sweet tea bags (Celestial Seasonings)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted nuts, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (Pillsbury)

directions

1. In a saucepan, steep two Nutcracker Sweet tea bags in boiling water for 4 minutes.
2. Remove and discard tea bags, and lower the heat to simmer.
3. Add chocolate and butter, stirring until melted.
4. Remove saucepan from heat; cool for 10 minutes.
5. Add sugar, salt, nuts, eggs, and mix well.
6. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 45 minutes.
8. Serve warm or cold, alone or with whipped cream.