Tofu Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
• 2 packages (12.3 ounces each) silken firm tofu
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• Whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

1. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights.
2. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, honey and extracts. Cover and process until smooth. Add melted chocolate; cover and process until blended.
4. Transfer to pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries if desired. Yield: 10 servings.