Bill Burchard's Chocolate Amaretto Piepies ----CRUST---- 1 pkg oreo cookies, freshly crumbled 2 tablespoon amaretto 1 tablespoon hazelnuts ----FILLING---- 1/2 quart freshly whipped cream 1 teaspoon cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup melted butter 2 cup super-fine sugar 8 eggs at room temp., beaten 1/2 cup amaretto ----TOPPING---- 2 cup freshly whipped cream 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1 sugar CRUST: Mix all ingredients. Form like a dough and put into a springform pan, about 1/4" thick around the bottom and sides. Put aside. FILLING: Mix all ingredients. Put the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 24 hours. After refrigeration: Bake 1/2 hour at a very low temperature ~ about 225'F. A too-hot oven will result in "mush." TOPPING: Fold butter and cocoa into cream. Sweeten with sugar to taste. Top the pie. Serve at room temperature or slightly cooler. |
