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Grammie’s Chocolate Flake Cream Pie
Mazeika Family | STURBRIDGE, MA
“This is a family desert from Jack’s grandmother. This treat is anticipated at every holiday, especially Christmas. My children have asked why it is saved only for holidays. Given that there was no good reason, I now make it year round and am delighted to share this recipe every time I make it. It is deceptively simple but unbelievable delicious.” LEANNE MAZEIKA
INGREDIENTS
Serves 8
For the crust:
3 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of cream of tartar 20 Ritz crackers, crushed 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the filling:
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 large Hershey Bar, chopped
1⁄2 cup chopped nuts
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a pie dish.
2. To make the crust, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites, sugar, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the crackers and baking powder.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate and bake 30 minutes. Let cool at room temperature 10 minutes, then refrigerate until cool.
4. To make the filling, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the cream with confectioners sugar until soft peaks form. Stir in the vanilla and chocolate. Pour into the crust and sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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