Fudge Bottom Chocolate Layer Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
• 2 tablespoons milk, plus
• 1/4 cup milk, divided
• 1 chocolate crumb crust (6 oz.)
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed and divided
• additional sweetened whipped cream (optional) or whipped topping (optional)
• chocolate curls, garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place 1/3 cup chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl and Microwave 30 seconds and stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Spread on bottom of crust. Refrigerate while preparing next step.

2. 2

   Combine marshmallows, remaining 2/3 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup milk in small saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is well blended. Scrape into large bowl and let cool completely.

3. 3

   Stir 2 cups whipped topping into cooled chocolate mixture. Spread 2 cups of the mixture over the chocolate in crust.

4. 4

   Blend remaining whipped topping and remaining chocolate mixture and spread over surface of pie.

5. 5

   Cover and freeze several hours or until firm.

6. 6

   Garnish as desired.

7. 7

   Cover and freeze remaining pie.