by Nicole Rees
Although it may appear dense and rich, this Chocolate Chiffon Pie feels light and fluffy in your mouth. It's not difficult to make and always wins raves. So at your next party or cookout, give the berries a break and give the chocolate lovers at the gathering a dreamy dessert that'll have them begging for the recipe.
For the crust:
6-1/2 oz. (about 30) chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco’s Famous Chocolate Wafers
2-1/2 oz. (5 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
1/4 cup chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva or Lejay-Lagoute
1 envelope (1/4 oz.) unflavored powdered gelatin
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped in a food processor
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup whole milk
1/8 tsp. table salt
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
For the topping:
1 cup chilled heavy cream
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
2 oz. chunk of bittersweet chocolate (optional)
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