Alabama Chocolate-Pecan Jumbo Christmas Fudge Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

Alabama Chocolate-Pecan Jumbo Christmas Fudge Pie

Recipe By : Rebecca Oeswein <oeswein@dadd.ti.com>
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup butter -- melted
1/2 cup butter -- softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1 cup pecans -- coarsely chopped
whipped cream -- sweetened
chocolate syrup
maraschino cherries with stems
mint sprigs

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter;
firmly press on bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate.
Bake at 350F for 6 to 8 minutes. Cream 1/2 cup softened
butter; gradually add brown sugar with the electric mixer at medium
speed until blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after
each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate, instant coffee
granules, vanilla extract, flour and chopped pecans. Pour into the
prepared crust. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and
cool completely on a rack. Before serving, pipe sweetened
whipped cream on each piece and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Garnish with cherries and/or mint if desired. [ Advertisement
letter for "Christmas With SOUTHERN LIVING 1990" ]




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