Chocolate Tofu Almond Pie

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup slivered almonds
 * 1 lb firm, silken tofu
 * 1 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
 * 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 1 tsp almond extract
 * 1 x nine inch graham cracker pie crust

Graham cracker pie crust

 * 2 cup graham cracker crumbs, (about 16 whole crackers)
 * 6 tbsp soy margarine, slightly softened, (I use regular Pareve margarine)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Spread the slivered almonds on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
 * 3) Toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until they color lightly, shaking the pan and watching them carefully so they don't burn.
 * 4) Set aside to cool.
 * 5) In food processor or blender on high speed, puree the tofu until smooth.
 * 6) Add the brown sugar and blend until thoroughly combined.
 * 7) Add the cocoa and vanilla and continue to blend until the mixture is smooth.
 * 8) Scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary.
 * 9) Pour the mixture into the crust and sprinkle the almond slivers evenly on top.
 * 10) Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24.

Graham cracker pie crust

 * 1) Process the graham crackers in food processor, until finely ground.
 * 2) Add the margarine an pulse until the mixture reaches the consistency of coarse crumbs.
 * 3) Pat the layer into a thick layer in bottom of 9 inch pie pan.