Almond-Fudge Custard Pie
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Rich chocolate and a hint of almond team up in this creamy pie from field editor Marie Hattrup, The Dalles, Oregon.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- Whipped cream
- Toasted sliced almonds
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream and extract just until combined. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Carefully pour into pastry shell.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream and almonds. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.