Ingredients
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For a homemade crust
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Graham Crackers
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1 cup Sugar
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8 oz or 2 sticks Buttermelted
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For the pie filling
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2 cups Sugar
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1/2 cup Corn Starch
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1/2 tsp Salt
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6 Egg Yolksbeaten with a fork
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6 cups Whole Milk
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8-10 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
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6 oz Buttercut into small-ish pieces
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For the whipped cream
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3 cups Heavy Cream
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3/4 cup Sugar
Directions
Steps
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1
Done
10 minutes
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Making your own crustPlace the crackers from an entire box of graham crackers (that is typically a 14.4 oz box with 3 packages of 8 crackers) into your food processor. Pulse until they are crumbs. |
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2
Done
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Add the sugar to the bowl of the food processor and mix a few more seconds. |
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3
Done
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Pour the melted butter into the bowl and pulse until the crumbs start to come together. |
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4
Done
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Divide the mixture between 3 pie pans and use your favorite tool to smush the crumbs into a a smooth and level crust. I use a metal measuring cup that has a 90 degree angled bottom. You can also use another pie pan to shape the crumbs. Just place it on top and push down until the crust forms then clean up a little. |
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5
Done
8 minutes
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Bake the pie shells in the oven for 8 minutes until they stick together. They will be delicate so don't get too rough with them. |
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6
Done
20 minutes
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Make the pie fillingIn a large pot (I used a medium dutch oven from Le Creuset) add the sugar, corn starch, and salt then mix well. Add the egg yolks and milk and stir well to combine. |
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7
Done
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Heat and stir the pudding mix over medium-high heat until it thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. To test that, stick a wooden spoon into the pot so that it gets covered with the pudding then take it out and run your finger down the back side of the spoon. If you get a clean line (and some pudding on your finger) then it's ready. |
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8
Done
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Take the pudding off the heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts. |
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9
Done
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Add the butter and stir until incorporated. |
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10
Done
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Pour the filling into the pie shells and smooth out as best as you can. |
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11
Done
5 minutes
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Topping the pieYou don't have to but I like to top the pies with whipped cream. In your mixer (or by hand if you need a tricep workout) pour the heavy cream into the bowl and add the sugar. Whip until you get stiff peaks - but not butter. |
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12
Done
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I also shaved a little milk chocolate on the top to make it look nice. Totally optional. |
