Classic Mud Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Crust: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup chocolate chips and butter, stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
2. 2
   Add chocolate wafer crumbs, stir until well blended.
3. 3
   Press into 9-inch pie pan.
4. 4
   Chill until firm.
5. 5
   Fudge Sauce: Combine over hot (not boiling) water remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
6. 6
   Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
7. 7
   Remove from heat, stir in coffee flavored liqueur.
8. 8
   Chill 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Spread 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of chocolate cookie crust.
10. 10
    Chill 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Filling: In large bowl, combine ice cream and coffee flavored liqueur.
12. 12
    Pour over Fudge Sauce layer in pie pan.
13. 13
    Freeze several hours or until firm.
14. 14
    Serve with remaining warm Fudge Sauce and Whipped Cream if used.