MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chocolate Chess Pie w/Cornbread Crumble Categories: Pies, Pastry, Chocolate, Dairy Yield: 6 servings MMMMM----------------------CACAO NIB CRUST--------------------------- 1 1/2 c A-P flour; more for dusting 1 tb Sugar 1/2 ts Kosher salt 12 tb Unsalted butter; more for - greasing 6 tb Cacao nibs 2 tb Ice-cold water MMMMM----------------CORNBREAD CRUMBLE & CHOCOLAT--------------------- 3/4 c Brown sugar 3/4 c Masa harina 1/4 c Fine cornmeal 3/4 ts Kosher salt; divided 10 tb Unsalted butter; diced, - chilled 1 1/4 c Sugar 1/2 c Cornstarch 6 tb Cocoa powder 6 lg Eggs 2 1/2 c Milk 1 1/4 c Heavy cream 5 oz Semisweet chocolate; rough - chopped MAKE THE CRUST: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor; add butter and pulse until pea-size crumbles form. Add cacao nibs and water; pulse into a smooth dough. Flatten into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap and chill 3 hours. Set oven @ 375°F/190°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle; fit into a 9" pie plate. Trim edges and crimp; chill 30 minutes. Using a fork, prick the dough all over; line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights; bake 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights; cook 15 minutes more. MAKE THE CRUMBLE: Set oven @ 300°F/150°C. Combine sugar, flour, cornmeal, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined; add butter and pulse until pea-size crumbles form. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 30 minutes. Break up into coarse crumbs, then cool. Make the custard: In a 4 qt. saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, and eggs until smooth; stir in milk and cream. Cook over medium until thickened, 10 - 12 minutes. Stir in chocolate until melted, then pass custard through a fine sieve. Pour into cooled pie crust and top with crumble. Chill before serving. Recipe by Scott Crawford of Jolie RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM