Chocolate Leaf Pie

1. 1

   In large bowl combine the flour and salt, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pieces of shortening the size of corn kernels still visible.

2. 2

   Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of the ice water over the mixture, tossing to moisten evenly.

3. 3

   Gather the dough into a ball adding up to 1 tablespoon more ice water if the dough is to dry.

4. 4

   Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 6 inch disk.

5. 5

   Wrap separately in plastic warp and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   When dough is cold, roll out one piece on floured surface and fit into pie plate.

7. 7

   With other piece of dough roll out and cut leaf patterns making light vein like designs.

8. 8

   Fit onto pie plate and freeze.

9. 9

   Pre bake at 350F (180C).

10. 10

    until golden.

11. 11

    For the filling, simmer heavy cream with scraped vanilla bean, add melted chocolate and other ingredients.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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