Black Pie (Torta Nera) Recipe

1. 1

   Remove the butter from the refrigerator at least 2 hrs before beginning the preparation.

2. 2

   Plunge the almonds in boiling water, drain and toast them for a few min in a moderate oven, then reduce them to a power in a blender.

3. 3

   Beat 4 egg yolks in a bowl (set aside the whites), along with 2/3 c. of sugar.

4. 4

   When the sugar and yolks are well blended, beat in the powdered almonds, coffee, lemon peel and Sambuca.

5. 5

   Beat the egg whites till they are stiff and fold them into the mix.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 3750 F. Prepare a dough by working the remaining butter into the flour, along with 1/3 c. of sugar, 1 egg and a healthy pinch of salt.

7. 7

   Butter a pie pan and line it with the dough, making sure which it overlaps the rim.

8. 8

   Grate the chocolate over the pie dough, then pour in the mix.

9. 9

   Fold the dough back over the filling to make a border.

10. 10

    Bake the pie in a 3750 F. oven for 40 min.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let the pie cold before serving it

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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