German's Sweet Chocolate Pie--Lightened Version

Name: German's Sweet Chocolate Pie--Lightened Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate (I prefer Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate); 1/3 cup nonfat milk, divided; 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (I prefer Philadelphia brand 1/3 Less Fat cream cheese); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed (I prefer Cool Whip Lite); 1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust; chocolate curls, optional garnish

Submitted by Halcyon Eve

"I've lightened the original recipe for German's Sweet Chocolate Pie a bit, and we all love it! Cooking time is time to freeze."

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photo by Shelby Jo

Ready In:: 4hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate (I prefer Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate)
¹⁄₃ cup nonfat milk, divided
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (I prefer Philadelphia brand 1/3 Less Fat cream cheese)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed (I prefer Cool Whip Lite)
1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust
chocolate curls, optional garnish

directions

Microwave chocolate and 2 tbsp milk in a large microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir; microwave 1 minute or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until completely melted.
Add cream cheese, sugar, and remaining milk (3 tbsp + 1 tsp). Beat with a whisk until mixture is well combined. Chill for 10 minutes or until cooled.
Fold in Cool Whip Lite and spoon mixture into pie crust.
Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
Let pie stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls or any other garnishes as desired.

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Reviews

This was pretty tasty. I did cut the recipe in half and then used the mini graham cracker pie crusts so they were more like individual servings. I made exactly as directed, (besides cutting it in half). It is nice and light and refreshing. Thanks for posting!

Shelby Jo