Description

It's so hot outside, you don't want to turn on the oven to bake but you still want a wonderful, delicious dessert. This one is very rich and chocolatey and just plain heavenly.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 9 inch prepared shortbread pie crust
• whipped cream for top of pie, optional
• extra shortbread cookies to sprinkle, optional

Steps

1. In microwavable dish, combine chocolate chips and 3/4 c. heavy cream; microwave on High for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
2. Stir in sugar and vanilla; set aside.
3. In a stand mixer, beat remaining heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Remove bowl from stand mixer; fold in chocolate mixture, one third at a time. Carefully spoon into crust.