Chocolate-Almond Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND PIE

Recipe By : DESSERT SHOW #DS3040
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 unbaked pie shell in glass pie pan
Sauce:
2 squares unsweetened chocolate -- ( 1 ounce)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Whipped cream for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Combine butter, milk,
and extract. Add dry ingredients to wet and beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and
beat 2 minutes longer.
Pour into unbaked pie shell. Melt chocolate in boiling water. Add sugar and
bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Pour sauce over pie batter.
Sprinkle nuts over the
top. Bake 55-60 minutes or until done. Garnish with whipped cream and
chocolate shavings.

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