Mocha Nut Pie Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter margarine | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), softened | |
| Readymade Graham cracker crumbs- 1 1/4 cups | ||
| Whipped topping package | 1 | |
| Instant coffee powder- 1 tablespoon | ||
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Creamy fudge frosting mix- 1 packet/ 14.3 oz | ||
| Walnuts | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Additional Ingredients | ||
| Butter- as required for fudge frosting recipe | ||
| Liquid/ Milk- as required for fudge frosting recipe | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine sugar, butter and cracker crumbs.
2. Mix well and transfer to a 9 inch pie plate.
3. Spread mixture evenly to make a uniform base all around the pan, including bottom and sides. Do not spread mixture near rim area. Keep rim clean.
4. Cling wrap and refrigerate till required.
5. In a medium sized bowl, prepare whipped topping as per directions on the packet.
6. Cling wrap and refrigerate till required.
MAKING
7. In a medium sized bowl, combine instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, fudge frosting mix, required amount of milk and butter for frosting ( as per packet) and mix well.
8. Using an electric beater, beat for 1 minute, at medium speed, till mixture turns smooth and creamy.
9. Add ½ quantity of chilled whipped topping to the frosting mix and fold gently, using a rubber spatula.
10. Once well mixed, fold in remaining topping.
11. Place this mixture in refrigerated pie crust and spread, ensuring that the centre portion has more mixture than sides to resemble a mound.
12. Chill in freezer for 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can chill in refrigerator overnight.
SERVING
16. Sprinkle nuts in a circular fashion over pie to form a ring design and serve immediately.
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine sugar, butter and cracker crumbs.
2. Mix well and transfer to a 9 inch pie plate.
3. Spread mixture evenly to make a uniform base all around the pan, including bottom and sides. Do not spread mixture near rim area. Keep rim clean.
4. Cling wrap and refrigerate till required.
5. In a medium sized bowl, prepare whipped topping as per directions on the packet.
6. Cling wrap and refrigerate till required.
MAKING
7. In a medium sized bowl, combine instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, fudge frosting mix, required amount of milk and butter for frosting ( as per packet) and mix well.
8. Using an electric beater, beat for 1 minute, at medium speed, till mixture turns smooth and creamy.
9. Add ½ quantity of chilled whipped topping to the frosting mix and fold gently, using a rubber spatula.
10. Once well mixed, fold in remaining topping.
11. Place this mixture in refrigerated pie crust and spread, ensuring that the centre portion has more mixture than sides to resemble a mound.
12. Chill in freezer for 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can chill in refrigerator overnight.
SERVING
16. Sprinkle nuts in a circular fashion over pie to form a ring design and serve immediately.
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