Bill burchard's chocolate amaretto pie

1 pie

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packOreo cookies, freshly crumbled
½quartFreshly whipped cream
1teaspoonCocoa
teaspoonCream of tartar
1cupMelted butter
2cupsFreshly whipped cream
¼cupMelted butter
2tablespoonsAmaretto
1tablespoonHazelnuts
2cupsSuper-fine sugar
8Eggs at room temp., beaten
½cupAmaretto
¼cupCocoa
Sugar

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

TOPPING

CRUST: Mix all ingredients. Form like a dough and put into a springform pan, about ¼" thick around the bottom and sides. Put aside.

FILLING: Mix all ingredients. Put the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 24 hours. After refrigeration: Bake ½ hour at a very low temperature - about 225'F. A too-hot oven will result in "mush."

TOPPING: Fold butter and cocoa into cream. Sweeten with sugar to taste. Top the pie. Serve at room temperature or slightly cooler.