Mountainous Mandarin Pie
A creamy mandarin pie created to satisfy chocolate cravings, with a rich texture loved by friends.
Ingredients
cream cheese (softened)
1 package (8 ounces)
sweetened condensed milk
1 can (14 ounces)
orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup
sour cream
1/2 cup
yellow food coloring (optional)
2 drops
red food coloring (optional)
1 drop
frozen whipped topping (thawed)
1 carton (8 ounces)
chocolate crumb crust
1 (9 inches)
mandarin oranges (drained)
1 can (15 ounces)
unsweetened chocolate
1 square (1 ounce)
shortening
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Make filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the milk, orange juice concentrate, sour cream and food coloring, if desired, until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
2
Assemble pie
Spoon half into crust. Set eight mandarin orange segments aside. Arrange remaining oranges over filling. Top with remaining filling and reserved oranges.
3
Add topping and chill
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over pie. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
