Chocolate Velvet Pie

We've had a bag of Nestle Milk Chocolate Chips in the pantry since Christmas. I noticed on the back of the package a recipe for Chocolate Velvet Pie. What? It takes chocolate chips, cream cheese, vanilla, heavy cream, and a prepared chocolate-cookie pie crust.

This pie is the richest, creamiest, chocolate thing ever. A sliver is enough. It's that rich. But that little sliver, with a hot cup of black coffee, is chocolate heaven. Make this for dinner parties, church potlucks, funeral after-parties, whatever. People will remember your name!

Ingredients:

• Prepared chocolate crumb crust
• NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
• Cream cheese, softened
• Vanilla Extract
• Heavy whipping cream, whipped 
• Sweetened whipped cream (optional)

For the full recipe with quantities, see the recipe card at the end of the post.

Instructions:

• Microwave chocolate morsels uncovered, in microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH power for 1 minute; STIR.
• The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.
• Cool to room temperature.
• BEAT melted chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until light in color. 
• Fold in whipped cream. 
• Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
• Top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls, nuts, or cherries. (Optional, but so pretty!)