MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE

Serves/Yields: 8	Category: Confectionery
Prep/Cook Time: 1 1/2 hrs	Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients 1 (8-inch) prepared chocolate crumb crust 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut up 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped nuts, divided (optional) 2 pints coffee ice cream, softened slightly, divided Lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Directions Heat sugar, chocolate chips, butter, cream and corn syrup in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Cool until slightly warm. Drizzle 1/3 cup chocolate sauce in bottom of crust; sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts. Layer with 1 pint ice cream; freeze for 1 hour. Repeat with 1/3 cup sauce, 1/4 cup nuts and ice cream. Drizzle with remaining sauce; top with remaining nuts. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

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Contributed By: Rita on 03/-01/2004