dateables | Date-Hazelnut-Dark Chocolate Pie

27 Jan Date-Hazelnut-Dark Chocolate Pie

Posted at 21:15h in Baking, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Pie by Hank

A delicious twist on a holiday classic! This hazelnutty and chocolatey pie is perfect to enjoy with your family and friends during the holiday season!

Date-Hazelnut-Dark Chocolate Pie

Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 50 minutes
Cool time: 4 hours
Total time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Dateables Date & Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Spread
3/4 cup date syrup
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup diced dates
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 egg white (for pie crust and hazelnuts)
1-1/4 cup whole blanched hazelnuts
1 cup whipped topping

Directions

Pre-heat an oven to 350°F.
Put sugar in a medium bowl.
Add the Dateables Date & Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Spread, date syrup, slightly beaten eggs, butter and vanilla; stir until well blended.
Stir in diced dates.
Brush the unbaked pie crust with egg whites. Then, pour in the filling.
Lightly toss the whole blanched hazelnuts into the remaining egg whites.
Arrange the hazelnuts on top of the pie in the shape of a wheel.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool the pie to room temperature for 4 hours before serving.
Garnish with whipped topping (or ice cream).