Hope's Chocolate Tofu Pie

1 1/2 c. mac nuts (raw, chopped)
1/2 c. dried cherries (chopped) (use food processor for nuts and cherries)

16 oz package Azumaya Silken Tofu (drained (more tofu= stiffer; less tofu=softer)
16 ounces good quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (<60%) cut into small pieces
2-4 Tbsp sifted powdered sugar, if desired
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Alternate Crust:
1 1/4 c. almond meal
1/3 c. or less melted butter
3 Tbsp sugar
Mix, press into pan, bake at 350° for 10 minutess

Whipped cream , crumbs of crust

Instructions:
Press crust mixture into bottom and sides of a 9" x 1/2" tart pan with removable bottom or springform pan or regular pie pan. Bake for 350° for 15 minutes.

Filling:
Microwave chocolate in microwavable bowl on medium-high for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth.

Puree tofu in food processor; add melted chocolate and powdered sugar; process until completely blended, scraping sides down. Add vanilla; blend well.

Turn mixture into crust. Chill 1 hour or until set. Garnish with whipped cream and shavings. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, uncovered, before serving.