Chocolate Chiffon Pie

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 624 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

Chocolate pastry shell
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons water ice cold
Chiffon filling
1 package gelatin unflavored
1/4 cup water ice cold
1/2 cup coffee strong-brewed
6 ounces chocolate chips
4 large eggs separated
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
1 x heavy whipping cream whipped to soft peaks for garnish

Directions

PASTRY SHELL: Put chilled dry ingredients in food processor.

Add chilled shortening, process until resembles coarse meal.

Gradually add iced water through feed tube till dough holds together but is not wet or sticky---not more than 30 seconds.

Turn dough out onto saran, top with another piece of saran, and flatten into a disc.

Wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Roll between two pieces of waxed paper to fit a 10-inch pie plate.

Remove top layer of waxed paper and place pastry onto pie Remove paper, flute edge, prick bottom with fork and bake at 450 F 10-12 minutes.

Cool on a rack.

FILLING: Soften gelatin in cold water 5 minutes.

Heat chips and coffee in double boiler until melted, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, add gelatin, stir until dissolved.

Beat egg yolks well. Add yolks, 1/4 C of the sugar, salt and vanilla to chocolate.

Beat egg whites till foamy.

Gradually add remaining 1/4 c sugar and beat till stiff.

Fold into chocolate mixture, pile lightly into shell. Chill until firm, top with Whipped Cream.

Freezes well and tastes great

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 240g
Amount per Serving
Calories 624 24% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g26%
 Saturated Fat 8.0g42%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 213mg71%
Sodium 530mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 100.0g33%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
 Sugars 57.0g
Protein 20.0g39%
Vitamin A 5%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%  Iron 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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