Piereth Pie I

Three layers of deliciousness are spooned into a baked pie shell: an almondy, chocolaty bottom layer, a vanilla pudding middle layer, and whipped topping sprinkled with grated chocolate to top things off. Slip into the fridge to chill for a few hours.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup grated semisweet chocolate, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Stir in melted chocolate, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in almonds. Pour mixture into pastry shell and chill in refrigerator.

Step 2

Prepare pudding mix according to package directions. Pour pudding over chocolate layer, then spread whipped topping over pudding. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Chill several hours before serving.