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Chocolate-Bottom Almond Chess Pie

9 ratings

· 6hr 0min · Vegetarian · 12 servings

Custard-loving pie bakers, take note: this recipe has everything you need to make your most stunning, flavorful chess pie yet. With a touch of toasted almond flour in the crust and a range of almond extract in the creamy filling, this pie is perfectly balanced with nutty flavor. A ring of sliced almonds and coarse sugar on the top add crunch and glam. When the first slice is removed, chocolate-lovers will rejoice when they see the hidden layer of luscious chocolate beneath the filling.

King Arthur Baking Company

Ingredients

Refrigerated

• 4 Eggs, large

Baking & Spices

• 1/4 tsp Almond extract

• 3/8 cup Almond flour, toasted

• 2/3 cup Bittersweet chocolate

• 3 tbsp Cornmeal, yellow

• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar

• 1 1/4 cups King arthur all-purpose flour, Unbleached

• 1 tsp King arthur vanilla extract, Pure

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tbsp Sparkling sugar, coarse

• 1/4 cup Vegetable shortening

Oils & Vinegars

• 1 tbsp Cider vinegar or white vinegar

Nuts & Seeds

• 1/3 cup Almonds

Drinks

• 3 tbsp Ice water

Dairy

• 8 tbsp Butter

• 1 cup Heavy cream

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