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Pecan Crusted Chocolate Mousse Pie

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This simple sweet pie recipe is perfect for Passover, or for those who want to avoid using flour.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. paerve powdered sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter and mix well. Press into 9" pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-9 minutes until just set. Cool on wire rack until completely cooled.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, cocoa powder, and 1 cup superfine sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Then add melted chocolate chips and vanilla; beat until smooth.

In medium bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat a spoonful of this mixture into the chocolate mixture to lighten. Then fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture to combine. Pour into cooled pie shell. Cover and chill until firm, about 4-6 hours. Serves 8

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