I have been craving for a good pie, and I saw this recipe from The Pioneer Woman the other day, what a GREAT IDEA!! I modified the recipe a little because I don't like raw eggs in dessert (not if I know it exists) and I am usually lighter on sugar (Most of the time, the recipes are a little too sweet for my taste). I was in a hurry last night, so I just took a quick photo with my phone, so it doesn't look as scrumptious as it tastes, but I promise it is viciously good.
Ingredients
The Crust
1 Cup Roasted Pecans, Chopped
1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Ounces Dark Chocolate, Grated
2 Tbsp Kahlua
Dash of Salt
The Filling
1 stick of Butter, Salted, Room Temperature
2/3 Cup of Sugar, separated
2 Tbsp Instant Coffee Granules
1/2 Cup Kahlua
3 Ounces Dark Chocolate, Melted
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
6 Egg Yolks
1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1. Roast raw pecan in oven at 450 F for 10 mins, then chopped the pecan.
2. Combine the pecans, brown sugar, grated chocolate and salt in a bowl, stir to mix.
3. Add the Kahlua, stir until combined.
4. Press the mixture into a pie pan, set aside.
5. Melt the 3 ounces dark chocolate, set aside to cool.
6. Put 6 egg yolks into a mixing bowl, Add 1/3 cup of sugar and whisk until pale.
7. Place the bowl over simmering water, slowly add 1/2 cup Kahlua and whisk to combine.
8. Cook over the simmering water until thick, refrigerate until cool.
9. In a separate bowl, beat butter, the other 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoon instant coffee, vanilla extract until fluffy.
10. Add the cooled melted chocolate, beats on medium speed. Set aside.
11. Whip the heavy cream until not quite stiff.
12. To the whipped cream, add the cooled egg yolk mixture and chocolate mixture. Fold mixture gently until combined.
13. Pour filling into the pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 - 3 hours. (I usually do it overnight)
14. Eat it!! Then go exercise lol