Chocolate Amaretto Pie
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of chocolate amaretto pie. This recipe features a luscious chocolate filling infused with the delicious taste of amaretto.
This recipe comes from an old Eagle Brand recipe brochure. Anything with both chocolate and amaretto liqueur has to be delicious! You could also use an alcohol-free amaretto syrup in this recipe.
Use a fully baked pie crust, or switch it up with a graham cracker or shortbread crust. It’s excellent warm or chilled and even better topped with whipped cream or chocolate curls!
What You’ll Like About This Dish
- Easy to make. Just mix, pour, and bake—no complicated steps or special tools needed.
- Elegant flavor. The almond liqueur pairs beautifully with rich chocolate for a grown-up twist.
- Perfect for holidays. Great make-ahead dessert for gatherings, parties, or date nights.
Ingredient Notes
- Pie crust: Use a fully baked pastry shell, graham cracker crust, or shortbread crust.
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese gives the filling extra richness and structure.
- Chocolate: Unsweetened chocolate adds deep cocoa flavor—melt it gently before mixing.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Use the standard 14-ounce can of Eagle Brand or store-brand.
- Amaretto: Choose a quality amaretto liqueur like Disaronno, or use an alcohol-free amaretto syrup.
Steps to Make Chocolate Amaretto Pie
- Preheat the oven and prepare your pie crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, melted chocolate, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk and eggs, beating until creamy.
- Stir in the amaretto and almonds.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake until set.
- Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Tips
- Cool before serving. Let the pie cool completely before slicing so it sets properly.
- Make it nut-free. Omit the almonds if preferred, or substitute with chocolate chips for texture.
- Decorate for presentation. Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, or toasted almonds before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Booze-free version. Use amaretto-flavored syrup instead of liqueur for an alcohol-free option.
- Crust options. Try a chocolate cookie crust, graham cracker crust, or use a shortbread base for a different twist.
- Extra chocolatey. Stir in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips before baking for more chocolate texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for a decadent finish.
- Garnish with chocolate curls or sliced almonds for presentation.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the pie for up to 4 days. The flavor improves as it chills.
Freeze: Wrap the whole pie or individual slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Chocolate Amaretto Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 can sweetened condensed Milk, 14 ounces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup almonds, sliced or slivered, toasted if desired*
- Optional: Chocolate curls
- Optional: Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with chocolate and salt until well blended. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in amaretto and almonds.
- Pour the filling into a prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is set. Cool. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped topping or ice cream.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
