Chocolate Eggnog Swirl Pie Food

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG SWIRL PIE

Steps:

• For crust, in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, nuts, brown sugar and grated chocolate. Add melted butter and mix well. Press mixture into a deep-dish, 9-inch pie plate, or 10-inch pie plate to form a crust.
• Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
• In a small bowl, stir the gelatin into the cold water. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Stir in eggnog. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
• Divide mixture into 2 equal parts. Stir the melted chocolate into one portion. Stir rum into the remaining portion. Cover the surface of both with plastic wrap and cool completely.
• Fold whipped cream into rum portion. Spoon the rum-flavored cream portion into the cooled piecrust. Top with the chocolate mixture. Using a knife, gently swirl the chocolate into the white portion. Chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or until firm. Makes 8 servings.

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix flour, walnuts, brown sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; press mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in eggnog. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into eggnog mixture., Divide mixture in half. In a small bowl, whisk cocoa and remaining water until blended; stir into half of the eggnog mixture. Stir rum extract into the remaining half. Refrigerate both mixtures, covered, until partially set., Fold 2 cups whipped topping into rum-flavored portion; spoon into crust. Gently spread chocolate portion over top. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg.

CHOCOLATE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, combine graham crackers, melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that has been coated with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• To make the filling, melt chocolate in a double boiler or medium bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix on low speed until smooth and creamy. Fold in sugar and flour. Pour filling into prepared pan.
• Drizzle melted chocolate over surface of cheesecake. Using a toothpick swirl the chocolate into the filling, just until decorative swirls form (don't over-swirl, or you'll lose the effect).
• Bake 1 hour, or until center is set. Turn off oven, prop open the oven door (not all the way, just slightly), and allow the cake to cool 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG SWIRL PIE

Steps:

• CRUST:.
• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Add melted butter and mix well.
• Press mixture into 9" pie plate, or 10" pie plate to form crust.
• Bake in 350 F oven for 12 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.
• FILLING:.
• In small bowl, stir gelatin into the cold water and set aside.
• In medium saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch.
• Stir in eggnog.
• Cook until thickened and bubbly.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
• Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
• Divide mixture into 2 equal parts; stirring chocolate into one part and rum (extract) into the other.
• Cover surface with plastic wrap and cool completely.
• Fold whipped cream into the rum portion.
• Spoon the rum flavored portion into the cooled pie crust.
• Top this with the chocolate mixture and gently swirl the chocolate portion into the white portion.
• Chill at least 4 hours or until firm.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine milk, chocolate chips & salt.
• Cook and stir over very low heat just until chocolate melts. (can also use microwave to do this easily & quickly).
• Combine chocolate mixture with pie filling & extract.
• Pour into pie crust & chill 2-3 hours or until firm.
• Garnish with chocolate whipped cream (Cool Whip makes a chocolate flavor) & cherries.

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan, whisk eggs and sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups chocolate milk. Cook and stir over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl., Stir in ice cream, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir in remaining chocolate milk. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; stir into eggnog mixture. Transfer to a pitcher., Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Stir just before serving. Top servings as desired.

CHOCOLATE EGGNOG PIE

Steps:

• Combine water and gelatin in a bowl.
• Whisk white sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add eggnog to sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until eggnog mixture is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes; continue to cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Stir gelatin mixture into eggnog mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in rum extract. Chill eggnog mixture in the refrigerator until cold, at least 1 hour.
• Beat 1 cup cream in a cold glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the cream will form sharp peaks. Fold whipped cream into chilled eggnog mixture; pour mixture into prepared cookie crust. Chill pie in the refrigerator until set, at least 1 hour.
• Beat cream in a cold glass or metal bowl. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the cream will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Spread cream atop the chilled pie. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.