Chocolate Hen’s Nest Pie
Chocolate Hen’s Nest Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
- 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk, warm
- 12 oz (335 g) milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream
- 1 chocolate hen, about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) across
- 1 cup (30 g) dark chocolate shavings
- 1 cup (30 g) milk chocolate shavings
- Small candy-covered chocolate eggs, for garnish
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Chocolate Hen’s Nest Pie