A splash of rum extract
adds an island flair to this sweet chocolate pie. Coffee and
walnuts contribute to the richness by adding a savory tone.
Caribbean
Fudge Pie
- 1 (12-ounce) package or
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1/2 cup halved walnuts
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small saucepan melt
chocolate chips over low heat and set aside to cool.
- Cream brown sugar and
butter together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy,
using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition.
- Add chocolate chips, coffee
powder and rum flavoring; blend well. Stir in nuts and flour;
stir to combine.
- Pour into unbaked pie
crust. Arrange remaining walnuts in a circle around edge of pie.
- Bake for 25 minutes or
until outer edge is set. Cool on a wire rack.
Makes 8 servings.