Chocolate Layer Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cookie crumbs, 3 Tbs sugar and melted butter.
2. 2
   Press firmly into 9 inch pie plate covering bottom and sides evenly.
3. 3
   Bake at 350° F for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   In a medium sized bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and 1 tbs milk in large bowl until smooth.
5. 5
   Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping.
6. 6
   Spread on bottom of baked crust.
7. 7
   In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch.
8. 8
   Stir in the milk, chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter.
9. 9
   Cook on medium stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling.
10. 10
    Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 additional minutes.
11. 11
    Remove 1 cup of mixture from pan.
12. 12
    Gradually stir the 1 cup of mixture into egg yolks.
13. 13
    Return mixture to saucepan; bring to boil.
14. 14
    Cook, stirring constantly for 2 additional minutes.
15. 15
    Stir in vanilla.
16. 16
    Set pudding aside to cool for a few minutes.
17. 17
    Turn pie filling into pie pan on top of the cream cheese layer.
18. 18
    Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
19. 19
    Just before Serving spread remaining whipped toping over pudding layer, and garnish with shaved chocolate.