Chocolate-Walnut Pie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter melted ()
• 1 cup plus light
• 3 large eggs lightly beaten
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 9-inch pie crust dough 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 2 cups walnuts 
• 8 servings whipped cream 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• pot
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a heavy pot on low heat.
3. Pour it evenly into the unbaked pie shell.
4. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla well. Stir in the walnuts.
5. Pour the mixture into the chocolate-lined pie shell and bake until the filling is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
6. Remove to a rack and let cool.
7. The pie may be made ahead several days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
8. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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