Creamy Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• 1 package (4 1/2 ounces) chocolate instant pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed, plus 1/2 cup for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts, plus a few for the top
• 8 inch baked pie shell, cooled

Steps

1. Prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions, using only 1 cup milk.
2. Blend in the whipped topping and nuts, and spoon into the pie shell.
3. Garnish with another 1/2 cup whipped topping and sprinkle a few more nuts on top if you like.
4. Chill at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Newspaper clipping pasted on Rosie Lee’s “Pie” index card, along with several other pie clippings on both sides; both sides of the card are shown below.

Photo: stock photo found online.

Rosie Lee’s original recipe cards

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