Chocolate Velvet Pie

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (8 inch) chocolate crumb crusts, prepared
• 1 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips, nestle toll house, 11 . 5 ounce package
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Recipe

• 1 microwave morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70%) power for 1 minute. stir. morsels may retain some of their original shape. if necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until smooth. cool to room temperature.
• 2 beat melted chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light in color. fold in whipped cream. spoon into crust. refrigerate until firm. top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls or nuts, if desired.