Millionaire's mud pie recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4.

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   First, make the crust.

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   Melt the 150g butter in a small pan over a low heat.

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   Use a rolling pin to crush the biscuits with the cocoa powder to a fine crumb, or blitz in a food processor, pour in the butter and pulse together until combined.

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   Tip the biscuit mixture into the tin then use your fingers to push the crumb into the tin, use the back of a metal spoon to help compact and smooth it.

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   Bake the biscuit base in the oven for 10-12 minutes then allow it to cool slightly.

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   In a small bowl, mix the salt into the caramel and stir to loosen it a little, pour this into the cooled biscuit shell.

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   For the filling - melt the chocolates in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (dont let the water touch the bottom of the bowl or boil).

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   Beat the butter and sugar together until light and smooth, gradually add the beaten eggs and whisk in gently.

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    Next add the cocoa and whisk in, followed by the melted chocolate and the single cream, stir this all together gently and pour over the caramel.

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    Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is gently set, but still has movement.

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    Let the pie cool completely then top with whipped cream.

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    You could decorate with cocoa powder, stars, grated chocolate or whatever takes your fancy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.