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      Title: ALMOND JOY CHOCOLATE PIE
 Categories: Pies, Candies
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
           -AVTA21A    KIM CLEGG

------------------------------ALMOND JOY CRUST------------------------------
     20    ALMOND JOY candy bar
           Miniatures; or
     10    ALMOND JOY Snack Size
    3/4 c  Graham cracker crumbs

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    1/2 c  Sugar
    1/3 c  Cornstarch
    1/4 c  HERSHEY'S Cocoa
    1/4 ts Salt
  1 1/2 c  Milk
      1 ts Vanilla
     16    ALMOND JOY candy bar
           Miniatures; or
      8    ALMOND JOY Snack Size,
           -cut in 1/2" pieces
           -candy will cut easier if
           -placed in freezer 15 min
           -before cutting
           Sweetened whipped cream; or
           -whipped topping, opt
 
     Prepare Almond Joy Crust.  In med saucepan, stir together sugar, starch,
  cocoa & salt; blend in milk. Cook over med heat, stirring constantly with
  wire whisk, till mix boils; boil & stir 1 min. (Mix will be very thick.)
  Remove from heat; blend in vanilla. Add candy pieces; stir till melted.
  Pour into prepared crust; press plastic wrap onto surface. Refrigerate; top
  with sweetened whipped cream, if desired. 6 - 8
  
  ALMOND JOY CRUST:  Preheat to 325.  Lightly butter 9" pie plate. Place
  ingredients  in food processor. Process till mix is thoroughly blended.
  Press onto bottom & up sides of prepared pie plate. Bake 10 min. Cool on
  rack.  Cool completely.
  
  Posted on PRODIGY, September, 1994; formatted by Elaine Radis; PRODIGY ID,
  BGMB90B; GEnie, E.RADIS
 
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