No Bake Coffee Cream Pie

 Quick to make, but you do want it to freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.  I do take it out of the freezer about 15 minutes before cutting.

NO BAKE COFFEE CREAM PIE

(8 servings)

Ingredients:

*1 (9-inch) chocolate graham cracker crust (I make my own)

*4 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding

*2 cups heavy cream

*1 cup strong brewed coffee

*1/2-1 cup powdered sugar (optional)

*1 mocha flavored chocolate bar

*6-12 expresso beans (optional)

Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 cups heavy cream, 4 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding, and 1 cup strong brewed coffee until well mixed, smooth, thick & fluffy (do not overheat).

~Taste filling, if it's not sweet enough, then mix in 1/2-1 cup powdered sugar. 

~Pour into a 9-inch graham cracker crust and smooth out.

~Grate desired amount of mocha chocolate bar evenly over top of pie.

~Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.

~Remove from freezer 15 minutes before ready to cup.

~ Top with a few dollops of whip cream.

~Place a espresso bean on each dollop of whip cream.