Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (200g) Mr. Christie's Chocolate Wafers, finely crushed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 pkg. (225 g) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1 3/4 cups whipping cream, divided
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar
  • sifted cocoa garnish (optional)

Method

  • COMBINE chocolate wafers, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50mL) almonds and butter.
  • (Reserve 1/4 cup (50mL) of crumb mixture for garnish).
  • Press into bottom and sides of a 9" (23cm) deep dish pie plate.
  • Chill.
  • MELT chocolate and butter in heavy saucepan, over hot but not boiling water.
  • Stir occasionally until smooth and melted.
  • Stir in remaining almonds and 3/4 cup (175mL) cream.
  • Pour into crust and refrigerate until set
  • WHIP remaining cream with icing sugar and mound on top of pie.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and if desired, some sifted cocoa.