Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 prepared 9 inch chocolate crumb crust
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (to garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
  • Cool for ten minutes.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in hot water.
  • Add sour cream, sugar and vanilla and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Blend in melted chocolate.
  • Spread in crust and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat confectioner's sugar, cocoa and cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Smooth evenly over pie, or pipe with a pastry bag fitted with star tip.
  • Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm.