MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE

Preparation Method :

• The Pie Dough: Sift the flour and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Stir in the sugar and enough cold water to mix to soft dough. Wrap the dough and allow to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 - 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured counter. Line the loose-bottom tart pan
• Line with parchment paper and fill with dried beans. Bake in the oven for about 10 - 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and take out the paper and beans.
• Bake the pastry shell for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
• The Filling: Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl and gradually beat in the eggs with the cocoa.
• Melt the chocolate and beat it into the mixture with the light cream and the chocolate extract.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4. Pour the mixture into the pastry shell and bake for about 30 - 45 minutes or until the filling has set.
• When the mud pie cool completely, transfer to a serving plate. Cover with the whipped cream.
• Garnish the pie with chocolate flakes and curls and allow to chill until its ready to serve.