Chocolate Amaretto Crunch Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Crunch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup finely ground amaretti cookie (Italian macaroons, about 4 1/2 oz.); ⅔ cup finely chopped almonds; ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick); 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 eggs, separated, room temperature; 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 10 strawberries

Servings: persons

¾ cup finely ground amaretti cookie (Italian macaroons, about 4 1/2 oz.)
⅔ cup finely chopped almonds
½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, separated, room temperature
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
10 strawberries

1
For Crust.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Combine cookies,almonds,sugar, flour and salt in food processor.
4
With machine running, add butter through feed tube and mix 20 seconds.
5
Pat mixture onto bottom and sides of 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
6
Bake 15 minutes; cool crust completely.
7
For Filling.
8
Melt chocolate in large bowl set over pan of gently simmering water; stir until smooth and remove from over water.
9
Beat in yolks, mixture may bind.
10
Using electric mixer, beat in liqueur; mixture will smooth out.
11
Using clean,dry beaters, beat whites with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form.
12
Gently fold whites into chocolate mixture.
13
Using clean,dry beaters, beat cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
14
Fold 1 cup into chocolate mixture.
15
Cover and refrigerate remaining cream.
16
To Assemble.
17
Spoon filling into crust; cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
18
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
19
).
20
Just before serving, spoon remaining cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
21
Pipe 10 rosettes atop pie, top each with a strawberry and serve.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup finely ground amaretti cookie (Italian macaroons, about 4 1/2 oz.), ⅔ cup finely chopped almonds, ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Amaretto Crunch Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Amaretto Crunch Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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