Italian Satin Pie

This ultra-rich pie combines whipping cream, cream cheese, & Gianduia--an Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread, and is topped with a layer of chocolate.

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Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup gianduia (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread)
• 4 ounces good quality chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1 cup whipped cream, for garnish

Method

Combine heavy cream, cream cheese and sugar in bowl of stand mixer. Whip to soft peaks. While whipping add 3/4 cup of the gianduia, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue to whip to medium peaks. Spoon into pie shell. Chill. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in a heavy saucepan over very low heat; stir in the remaining 1/4 cup gianduia. Pour chocolate mixture over pie and sprinkle hazelnuts over top. Cut into wedges to serve and garnish with whipped cream.

Notes:

Number of servings: 8

Submitted By: Laurie Balcom
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