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Maple-icious Pecan Pie Trifle

This show-stopping dessert requires absolutely no special skills.

Ingredients:
1 (9-inch) store-bought pecan pie, thaw if frozen
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
2 tablespons maple syrup
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Cut the pie into 1-inch piece.
2. In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping and maple syrup; set aside.
3. Place 1/3 of the pie pieces into a medium serving bowl. Spoon half the whipped cream topping mixture over the pie pieces, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips. Repeat with another layer of pie pieces and whipped topping mixture, then finish with a layer of pie pieces and the remaining 1 tablespoon chocolate  chips.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Serves 10

Kitchen Tip: If you want to substitute the whipped popping with homemade whipped cream, make sure you add the maple syrup after it is whipped well. Otherwise, the cream might not whip to the desired stiffness. As for the pie, it can be a frozen one or one you get in the bakery section.