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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. finely minced walnuts
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. dark, unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 c. unsalted butter

Method

  • TIPS: For a more generous filling, you may want to double the recipe.
  • In large bowl or possibly food processor, combine flour, walnuts, brown sugar and cocoa.
  • Cut in butter till mix makes coarse crumbs.
  • Press onto bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 20 min or possibly till golden brown.
  • Cold.
  • For filling, in large mixer bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar till blended.
  • Blend in the cream cheese; beat 2 min or possibly till fluffy.
  • Dissolve coffee crystals in water.
  • Add in along with melted chocolate and syrup to the butter mix.
  • Beating at high speed, add in Large eggs, one at a time; beat till light and fluffy, scraping bowl several times.
  • Spread the filling in cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate6 to 8 hrs or possibly overnight.
  • Before serving, beat whipping cream till fluffy; beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Turn into pastry bag.
  • Pipe around edge of pie.
  • Sprinkle with grated chocolate to garnish.
  • One (9-inch) pie, 8 to 10 servings.