Chocolate Velvet Pie Recipe 455

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cream and vanilla. Gradually stir a small amount of mixture into melted chocolate until blended; gradually stir in remaining mixture. Pour into crust., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., In a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough milk to achieve a piping consistency. Using a large star tip, pipe frosting on dessert.

Steps:

• Microwave morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on Medium-High (70%) power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Beat melted chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light in color. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls or nuts, if desired.

Steps:

• Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Beat melted chocolate, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light in color. Fold in whipped cream . Spoon into crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls, and nuts.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prepared pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to fill.
• For the cream cheese layer: Cream the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Spoon the cream cheese filling into the crust and spread evenly. Chill in the freezer to firm the base while you make the second layer.
• For the red velvet layer: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt together in a medium bowl. In the same mixer bowl you used for the cream cheese layer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and egg white and mix to combine.
• Add the vanilla and food coloring and mix well, then add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Spoon the red filling into the chilled pie and spread into an even layer.
• Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling springs back when touched lightly in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.