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Prep Time: 22 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 57 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This pie is a little different....the crust is made of a baked meringue that contains graham cracker crumbs, chocolate, and pecans! From the Family and Company cookbook. Please note: Cooking and prep time does not include chilling time! Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
5 egg whites |
1 dash salt |
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs |
4 ounces sweet baking chocolate, grated |
2/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided |
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules |
1/2 teaspoon water |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted |
2 ounces sweet baking chocolate, grated |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup sugar and baking powder in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
2. Beat egg whites and salt at a high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add the reserved sugar mixture, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stif peaks form and the sugar dissloves (2 to 4 minutes). Gently fold in graham cracker crumbs, 4 ounces of grated chocolate, pecans, and 1 tsp vanilla. Spoon into a buttered 10-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Combine the remaining 1 tsp vanilla, coffee granules and water, stirring until the coffee granules dissolve. Combine coffee misture, whipping cream, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
4. Beat the whipping cream mixture until stiff peaks form; spoon into the center of the pie. Spread evenly, leaving a 1 inch border around the edge of the pie. Sprinkle with 2 oz grated chocolate. Cover and chill 1 hour.
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