Almond Butter Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups cookie crumbs from biscotti cookies or gingersnaps
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese*, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups creamy almond butter (I like to use salted for this)
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips