Chocolate Crunch Crust


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 301

Ingredients

1/2 (11-ounce) package frozen pie crust mix (about 1 1/3 cups)
3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons water cold
1 teaspoon chocolate extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 9-inch pie plate.

In a medium bowl, mix pie crust mix, pecans, sugar, and cocoa.

In a small bowl, mix water, chocolate extract, and vanilla. Sprinkle over crumb mixture and toss with a fork until uniformly moistened. Press against bottom and sides of pie plate, forming a firm, even crust.

Bake 10 minutes or until crust is set. Cool completely on a wire rack before filling. Can be covered and stored in a cool place up to 24 hours.

Use for chilled pie of your choice.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 301
Calories from Fat: 167

This Chocolate Crunch Crust recipe is from the 50 Pies Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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