Caribbean Fudge Pie IV

This pie has won 1st place ribbons in Tennessee four times. It is very rich and best if served warm with ice cream. I usually omit the walnuts, but if you like them, keep them in!

• Calories: 566 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 8 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract (Optional)
• 16 walnut halves (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl beat butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, blending constantly until well combined. Mix in melted chocolate, coffee, and rum extract, blending thoroughly. Fold in flour and, if desired, chopped nuts. Pour mixture into pie shell and decorate with walnut halves.

Step 3

Place in lower third of preheated oven and bake 25 minutes. Let cool one hour before cutting.