Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/8 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream3/4 teaspoon almond extract1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedWhipped creamToasted sliced almonds
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and extract just until combined. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Carefully pour into pastry shell.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Garnish with whipped cream and almonds. Store in the refrigerator.