Monday, February 18, 2008

  • Chocolate Amaretti Pie

    Chocolate Amaretti Pie

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    Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories    : Cream Pies                      Ragú

      Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1                cup  all-purpose flour (1 to 1 1/3 cups)
         1/4      teaspoon  salt
         1/3           cup  plus 1 tablespoon shortening
      3        tablespoons  cold water
      1 1/2           cups  slivered almonds -- finely chopped
      1 1/4           cups  sugar
         3/4           cup  crushed amaretti cookies
         1/3           cup  unsweetened cocoa
         1/3           cup  milk
         1/3           cup  unsalted butter -- softened
      2        tablespoons  freeze-dried instant coffee
         1/2      teaspoon  almond extract
         1/2      teaspoon  baking powder
                            Whipped cream

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour and 1/8
    teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or 2 knives until
    mixture resembles coarse meal. Add water; mix until dough forms a ball.
    Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into a 14-inch circle. Line a
    9-inch pie pan with dough; crimp edges and set aside.

    In a large bowl, combine almonds, sugar, crushed cookies, cocoa, milk,
    butter, eggs, coffee, almond extract, baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
    Mix well; pour into pie shall.

    Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until set. Cool. Serve with whipped cream.

    Source:
      "Ragú"
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