French Silk Brownie Pie

French Silk Brownie Pie

Submitted by Laura Bergman

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix plus ingredients required on box
  • 4 oz. German chocolate bar finely chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter cubed
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 16 oz. tub frozen whipped topping thawed
  • Chocolate curls or shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Microwave German chocolate pieces and butter together in a large microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir, then melt for another 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and melted. To the bowl with chocolate, beat in cream cheese and confectioners sugar until combined. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread the French silk filling over the brownies. Top with remaining whipped topping and garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set, before cutting into squares.