Black Beauty Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Drain stewed figs thoroughly.
2. 2
   Set aside several figs to garnish pie top.
3. 3
   Cut up remaining figs into small bits, discarding stems.
4. 4
   In 1/2 cup of the milk, dissolve the gelatin.
5. 5
   Place remaining milk in saucepan with coffee, sugar, cinnamon and package of chocolate pudding.
6. 6
   Stir over low heat until pudding thickens and bubbles up.
7. 7
   Stir in the gelatin.
8. 8
   Cool.
9. 9
   Then add vanilla and toasted, slivered almonds.
10. 10
    Pour into pie shell and chill.
11. 11
    Top with sweetened, vanilla-flavored whipped cream.
12. 12
    Dry the whole figs carefully and use with toasted whole almonds to garnish pie top.