Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450 F.
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   Prepare pie crust according to package directions for unfilled one-crust pie using 9 inch pie pan.
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   Refrigerate remaining crust for later use.
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   Bake at 450 F. for 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown.
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   Cool completely.
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   To prepare sauce, press 4 cups raspberries through strainer to make 1 cup puree.
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   Discard seeds.
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   In small saucepan, combine sugar and cream of tartar; blend well.
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   Stir in puree; mix well.
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    Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
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    Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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    Cover; refrigerate.
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    In medium heavy saucepan, combine condensed milk and 23 cup whipping cream; blend well.
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    Over Medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
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    Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
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    In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine milk mixture and melted chocolate; process 5 to 10 seconds.
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    Add egg yolks; process 5 seconds.
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    Add raspberry- flavored liqueur and amaretto; process 5 seconds.
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    Pour blended mixture into large bowl; set over ice.
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    Stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is cool.
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    Beat mixture on Highest speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft peaks form.
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    Pour into cooled baked crust.
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    Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
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    In small bowl, beat 113 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form.
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    Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
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    Spread over cooled filling.
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    Garnish with chocolate curls and whole raspberris, if desired.
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    Refrigerate until serving time.
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    Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
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    Serve with raspberry sauce.
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    Store in refrigerator.
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    Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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    ** One tespoon almond extract plus enough water to measure 2 tablespoons can be substituted for amaretto.
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    *** Electric mixer can be used in large bowl, combine milk mixture and melted chocolate; beat on Medium speed for 30 seconds.
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    Add egg yolks; beat 15 seconds.
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    Add raspberry flavored liqueur and amaretto beat 30 seconds or until smooth.
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    Contine as above.