Toasted Mexican Chocolate-Ice Cream Pie

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   Freeze pie crusts at least 1 hour before filling.

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   Meanwhile, refrigerate large mixer bowl and paddle until chilled.

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   For each pie: Beat 1 qt.

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   ice cream and 1 tsp.

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   cinnamon in chilled bowl with mixer fitted with chilled paddle attachment on low speed 30 to 40 sec.

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   or just until blended.

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   Spread half the ice cream onto bottom of 1 pie crust; cover with 1 cup Variegate.

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   Freeze pie and remaining ice cream mixture 5 min.

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   Immediately spread ice cream mixture over Variegate.

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    Freeze several hours or overnight.

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    Repeat with remaining pie crusts and filling.

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    Cocoa Meringue: Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

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    Beat egg whites with mixer fitted with whip attachment until foamy.

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    Gradually beat in granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.

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    Fold in half the powdered sugar mixture until well blended.

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    Gradually fold in remaining powdered sugar mixture.

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    Use small metal spatula to spread meringue over pies, mounding slightly in centers and making swirled peaks with tip of spatula.

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    Brown tips of peaks with torch.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.