MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE
1 (9-in.) prepared chocolate crumb crust
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (6-oz.) cup Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, cut up
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional), divided
2 pints coffee ice cream, softended slightly and divided
1 garnish of whipped cream (optional)
Heat sugar, morsels, butter, cream and corn syrup in small, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.  Remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla extract.  Cool until slightly warm.

Drizzle 1/3 cup chocolate sauce in bottom of crust; sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts.  Layer 1 pint ice cream, scooping thin slices with a large spoon; freeze for 1 hour.  Repeat with 1/3 cup sauce, 1/4 cup nuts and remaining ice cream.  Drizzle with remaining sauce; top with remaining nuts.  Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.  Top with whipped cream before serving.
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