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Recipe for cooking milwaukee million dollar pie

Recipes Made with Other Beverages :: Pies Made with Liqueurs


Milwaukee Million Dollar Pie

Crust
2 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 c. melted butter

Filling
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4 c. butter, softened
1 1/3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 Tbsp. cognac
2 c. finely chopped pecans
2 c. whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate curls

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and 1/4 c. melted butter; stir well. Press mixture firmly on bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 mins.. Set crust aside, and let cool.

Place unsweetened chocolate in top of a double boiler. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Set aside, and let cool.

Cream the 1 1/4 c. softened butter; gradually add sugar, beating well on med. speed of electric mixer. Add melted chocolate; blend well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 3 mins. after each addition. Add cognac and pecans, stirring gently to combine. Pour mixture into greased pan. Chill 3 hours.

To serve, carefully remove sides of springform pan. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Makes approximately 10 to 12 servings.