Chocolate Cheese Pie
The creamy chocolate filling pairs well with the coconut crust in this pleasing pie. 8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- Dash ground cinnamon, optional
- FILLING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut, butter and cinnamon if desired.
- Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla and salt
- until smooth. Add chocolate; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour
- into crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 516 calories, 40 g fat (27 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 269 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.