For this amazing pie, there 's a chocolate and walnut filling, and an ambrosial spiced cream topping that is spooned onto each warm slice of pie. Can you decide which part is more delicious?
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add eggs, stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour into baked pie crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned and set. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature with spiced cream.
To Make Spiced Cream: Mix together whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.