Alabama Chocolate-Pecan Jumbo Christmas Fudge Pie

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter; firmly press on bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes.

Cream 1/2 cup softened butter; gradually add brown sugar with the electric mixer at medium speed until blended.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.

Stir in the melted chocolate, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, flour and chopped pecans.

Pour into the prepared crust.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack.

Before serving, pipe sweetened whipped cream on each piece and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Garnish with cherries and/or mint if desired.