Chocolate Mixed Nut Pie

Chocolate Mixed Nut Pie

From Better Homes and Gardens

Not really a pecan pie but mixed nuts and a kick of chocolate in every bite.

1 recipe pastry for single-crust pie

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup light corn syrup

2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 ¼ cups dry-roasted salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped

3.3 oz. Dove dark chocolate bar, chopped

Vanilla ice cream or Cinnamon whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350º.   On a lightly floured surface, slightly flatten pastry. Roll into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate, fold pastry under even with rim, and crimp as desired.

In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter until combined. Stir in nuts and chocolate.

Carefully pour filling into pastry shell and carefully place in the middle of the oven. To prevent over- browning, cover edge of pie with foil. Bake 25 minutes; remove foil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until pie seems mostly set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover; chill within 2 hours. Serve with cinnamon ice cream or Cinnamon whipped cream.

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

In a chilled small bowl beat ½ cup heavy cream, 1 Tbsp. sugar, ¼ tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon with a mixer on medium until soft peaks form.