Piereth Pie II

Everyone enjoys this pie with its creamy chocolate and vanilla layers. The recipe came from a relative in Minot ND. If preferred, use walnuts instead of almonds. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 533 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• ½ cup grated semisweet chocolate
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• ½ cup slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in nuts and melted chocolate. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Pour mixture into baked pastry shell and place in refrigerator.

Step 3

Prepare pudding according to package directions. Pour over chocolate layer and return to refrigerator. Chill at least 2 hours. Before serving, spread whipped topping over pudding layer and sprinkle with grated chocolate.