Rich Chocolate Truffle Pie

Semi-sweet chocolate is melted in rich heavy cream sweetened with confectioners ' sugar, and then spiked with vanilla. Whipped cream is folded into this already luscious filling and poured into a chocolate cookie crust. Chill and serve to raves.

• Calories: 519 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 1/2 of the cream. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.

Step 2

In small bowl, beat the rest of the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high speed 1/3 at a time. mix well and spoon into crust.

Step 3

Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.