Bishop Pie Recipes

BISHOP PIE

Steps:

• Melt butter; stir in flour and 1 c of the nuts.
• Continue stirring until a thick paste is formed, with no flour lumps.
• Press into bottom of a 13x10 baking pan and bake 15 min at 375F.
• Cool.
• Prepare first layer of filling by combining cream cheese, sugar, and 1 c whipped topping.
• Beat with electric mixer at med speed for 2-3 min.
• Spoon into cooled crust, then smooth with spatula.
• Combine pudding and milk in the mixing bowl used for the first filling.
• Beat well, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
• As soon as the chocolate layer firms up a bit, spoon on more whipped topping, smoothing and adding until there is an additional 1/2" layer above the chocolate.
• Sprinkle with remaining pecans and chill for at least 3 hours.

BISHOP'S CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Beat pudding and milk together until it is smooth and begins to thicken.
• Add ice cream and vanilla and mix well.
• Pour evenly divided into pie crusts.
• Add a layer of Cool Whip and sprinkle half the chocolate chips on each pie.
• Refrigerate until serving time or freeze (especially if you plan to take it somewhere). Don't let it set out too long before serving. Cut into 6-8 slices while the filling is still firm.
• VARIATION: Try vanilla pudding with strawberry ice cream; top with Cool Whip, sliced strawberries, and chocolate chips.

BISHOPS CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Beat pudding, ice cream and milk for 10 minutes.
• Fold in cool whip.
• Put in 9 x 13 pan on graham cracker crust.