Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO PIE

Category: Pies - Cream and Custard

1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/8 tsp salt
1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
2 eggs
1/4 to 1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted if desired*

Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with chocolate and salt until well blended. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in amaretto and almonds. Pour into crust. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool.

Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped topping or ice cream. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 350, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, toast in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.