Mexican Chocolate Chile Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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200 g dry cookies
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100 g unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 egg white
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Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Filling
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200 g granulated sugar
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5 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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1.5 teaspoons ground chilli
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2 large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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700 ml full-fat milk
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150 g dark chocolate
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease a 24 cm springform with butter and set aside.
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Crush the cookies using a food processor, blender, or rolling pin. Set aside a small amount of crumbs for garnish.
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Slowly melt the butter in a small saucepan and allow it to cool briefly. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, egg white, cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until homogeneous.
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Firmly press the crumb mixture into the springform base to form an even crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.
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Gently heat the milk in a medium saucepan until warm but not boiling.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, instant coffee, and ground chilli. Add egg yolks and whole eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
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Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and add to the heated milk, stirring until completely melted.
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Gradually pour the hot milk-chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
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Place the saucepan in a bowl of cold water and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes to cool the mixture and prevent lumps.
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Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
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Before serving, garnish the pie with reserved cookie crumbs.
# Notes:
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The pie achieves its unique character from the combination of cinnamon, chilli, and dark chocolate.
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Chilling the filling thoroughly ensures a silky texture and clean slicing.