Come 'ere Puddin' Pie - Chocolate-Ginger Pudding Pie

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Crust: Crush the cookies in a food processor with the melted butter until almost finely crushed, or in a plastic food storage bag, using a rolling pin).

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   Pour the cookie crumbs into pie dish.

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   Using your hands, smooth out the crumbs to form an even crust on bottom and sides of the pan.

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   Bake for 10 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.

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   Filling: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the milk, yolks and vanilla Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, chocolate and salt.

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   Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.

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   Boil for 1 minute, then immediately remove from heat.

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    Mixture should be very thick!

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    Quickly stir in the ginger, then pour the pudding into the crust.

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    Cover the surface of pie with plastic wrap (to prevent a skin from forming) and chill for 3 hours, until set.

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    Before serving, whip the cream and sugar together in a small bowl, until soft peaks form.

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    Serve each slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream, and a light dusting of leftover cookie crumbs, if you have any.

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    Prepare to have poetry written about you.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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